Crest	Map
Basic Data
State:	North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk:	Düsseldorf
District:	Cleves
Area:	approx. 80.09 km² (1/1/2000)
Population:	29,276 (December 31, 2003)
Population density:	362.44 people/km²
Elevation:	approx. 13-82 m above sea level
Postal code:	46446
Area code:	02822 (Emmerich Telephone Network) 02828 (Elten Telephone Network)
Location:	51° 50' 23'' N Latitude 6° 14' 46'' E Longitude
Car designation:	KLE
Municipal code:	05 1 54 008
Arrangement of the city:	8 districts
Address of the city administration:	Geistmarkt 1 46446 Emmerich am Rhein
Website:	www.emmerich.de
E-Mail Address:	stadtverwaltung@stadt-emmerich.de
Politics
Mayor:	Johannes Diks (CDU)
Ruling Party:	CDU
Photos:
Emmerich am Rhein as seen from the east
Emmerich am Rhein - The Christuskirche
Emmerich am Rhein - PAN-Forum (Plakatmuseum)

The city of Emmerich (or in full Emmerich am Rhein, meaning Emmerich on the Rhine;Dutch Emmerik) stands on the lower part of the River Rhine in the northwest of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In terms of local government organization, it is a medium-sized city belonging to the district of Cleves in the administrative region (Regierungsbezirk) of Düsseldorf. Image File history File links Description: Coats of arms of Emmerich Source: own picture Date: 13. ... Image File history File links A map of Germany with Emmerich am Rhein marked, from the German wikipedia. ... A state is an organized political community occupying a definite territory, having an organized government, and possessing internal and external sovereignty. ... North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen) is the largest in population (though only fourth in area) among Germanys 16 federal states. ... A Regierungsbezirk is an administrative region of Germany, a subdivision of certain federal states (Bundesländer). ... Düsseldorf is the capital city of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. ... Districts are a form of local government in several countries. ... Cleves (Kleve in German and these days also usually in English) is a Kreis (local-government district) in northwestern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ... This article explains the meaning of area as a physical quantity. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Elevation has several related meanings: Geography The elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or possibly some other fixed point). ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. ... A telephone numbering plan is a system that allows subscribers to make and receive telephone calls across long distances. ... A license plate (or licence plate), number plate or registration plate is a small plate attached to a vehicle. ... A mayor (from the Latin maÄ«or, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... This article needs cleanup. ... The Elections and Parties Series Democracy Representative democracy History of democracy Referenda Liberal democracy Representation Voting Voting systems Ideology Elections Elections by country Elections by calender Electoral systems Politics Politics by country Political campaigns Political science Political philosophy Related topics Political parties Parties by country Parties by name Parties by... This article needs cleanup. ... Image File history File links A view of Emmerich am Rhein from the east, taken from the German wikipedia. ... Image File history File links A view of Emmerich am Rhein from the east, taken from the German wikipedia. ... Image File history File links The Christuskirche in Emmerich am Rhein, taken from the German wikipedia. ... Image File history File links The Christuskirche in Emmerich am Rhein, taken from the German wikipedia. ... Image File history File links The Pan-Forum in Emmerich am Rhein, take from the German wikipedia. ... Image File history File links The Pan-Forum in Emmerich am Rhein, take from the German wikipedia. ... The Rhine canyon (Ruinaulta) in Graubünden in Switzerland Length 1,320 km Elevation of the source Vorderrhein: approx. ... Germany is a federation of 16 states commonly called Länder (singular Land, which may be translated as country) or officially Bundesländer (singular Bundesland, German federal state). ... North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen) is the largest in population (though only fourth in area) among Germanys 16 federal states. ... There are 439 German districts, administrative units in Germany. ... Cleves (Kleve in German and these days also usually in English) is a Kreis (local-government district) in northwestern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ... A Regierungsbezirk is an administrative region of Germany, a subdivision of certain federal states (Bundesländer). ... Düsseldorf is the capital city of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. ...

Geography

Emmerich lies to the north bank of the Rhine, just inside the German border; it is only 4 km to the Netherlands to the north and 5 km to the west. It is therefore the last German town on the Rhine before the river flows into the Netherlands.

Metropolitan area

The municipalities which comprise Emmerich are Borghees, Dornick, Elten, Hüthum, Klein-Netterden, Speelberg, Praest, Vrasselt and Leegmeer.

Neighboring Municipalities and Cities

To the north, the city of Emmerich borders the Dutch municipalities of Montferland and Oude IJsselstreek, both of which are in the Dutch province of Gelderland. To the east, it is bordered by the German city of Rees. To the south, it is bordered by the Rhine, and south of the river, by the German city of Kleve. To the west, it is bordered by the Dutch municipalities of Rijnwaarden and Zevenaar, both of which are also in the Dutch province of Gelderland. From January 1, 2005, Montferland is a municipality in Gelderland, the Netherlands. ... New municipality; the articles have been provisionally merged. ... Capital Arnhem Queens Commissioner Jan Kamminga Area  - Total  - % water 2nd 5137 km²  ?% Population  - Total (2004)  - Density 4th 1,966,929 379/km² Anthem Ons Gelderland For the historical duchy also called Gelderland, see Guelders Gelderland (English also Guelders) is a province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern... Rees can refer to the following: Sir Martin Rees is the British Astronomer Royal Rees is a Family Surname (also see www. ... Map of Germany showing Cleves Cleves (in German Kleve, sometimes used in English as well; Dutch: Kleef) is a city in the north-west of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, near the Dutch border and the river Rhine, at 51° 47 North 6° 11 East. ... Rijnwaarden is a municipality in the eastern Netherlands. ... Zevenaar is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands. ... Capital Arnhem Queens Commissioner Jan Kamminga Area  - Total  - % water 2nd 5137 km²  ?% Population  - Total (2004)  - Density 4th 1,966,929 379/km² Anthem Ons Gelderland For the historical duchy also called Gelderland, see Guelders Gelderland (English also Guelders) is a province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern...

History

Around the year 700 Saint Willibrord founded the mission "Emmerich" in the Utrecht diocese. The oldest documented name is "Villa Embrici," which survives from the year 828. For other uses, see number 700. ... Saint Willibrord (c. ... The origin of the Diocese dates back to 695 when St. ... Events Egbert became first King of England Alcamo was founded by the Muslim commander al-Kamuk. ...

The collegiate church St. Martinikirche was constructed in 1040. Events March War of Independence of Western Xia occurred. ...

On May 31, 1233 Count Otto von Zutphen and Gelder arose to the royalty of the prosperous city with the authorization of the Roman emperor and the German King Emmerich. Emmerich became a member of the Hanseatic League at the end of the 14th century. May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining, as the last day of May. ... Events Fortress of Kalan built. ... The Hanseatic League (German: die Hanse) was an alliance of trading cities that established and maintained a trade monopoly over most of Northern Europe and the Baltic for a time in the later Middle Ages and the Early Modern period (ie between the 13th and 17th century). ... (13th century - 14th century - 15th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400. ...

In 1856 the railway section Oberhausen-Arnhem, of the Cologne-Mindener Railway was opened. 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Oberhausen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ... Arnhem is a municipality and a city in the east of the Netherlands, located on the Lower Rhine, and the capital of the Gelderland province. ... Cologne skyline at night. ... Minden is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ...

During World War II Emmerich was 97% destroyed on October 7, 1944 by allied air strikes. World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons like the atom bomb. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... In general, allies are people or groups that have joined an alliance and are working together to achieve some common purpose. ...

On November 28, 2004 the four Catholic congregations of the city (St. Martini, St. Aldegundis, Heilig-Geist and Liebfrauen) combined to form a the new city parish St. Christophorus. November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Municipality and County Reform

As a part of of the 1st municipal restructuring program, the municipalities of Borghees, Dornick, Hüthum, Klein-Netterden, Praest and Vrasselt were integrated into the city of Emmerich on July 1, 1969. In the course of the 2nd restructuring programme, the municipality of Elten was integrated as well, on January 1, 1975. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...

Places of Interest

Holy Ghost Church This Catholic church was built in 1966 and is especially striking due to its version of the cross made of scrap metal and the Stations of the Cross made of linen. The architectural development during the time of the Second Vatican Council shaped the design of the church. 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars intersecting each other at a 90° angle, dividing one or two of the lines in half. ... The Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross; in Latin, Via Crucis or Via Dolorosa) refers to the depiction of the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus, and the Roman Catholic and Anglican devotion commemorating the Passion. ... The Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II, was an Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church opened under Pope John XXIII in 1962 and closed under Pope Paul VI in 1965. ...

Rhine Bridge This bridge, which connects Emmerich on the north of the Rhine with Kleve on the south, was opened in 1965, and with a length of 1228 meters and a span of 500 meters it is the longest suspension bridge in Germany. Approximately 500 ships pass underneath it every day. Map of Germany showing Cleves Cleves (in German Kleve, sometimes used in English as well; Dutch: Kleef) is a city in the north-west of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, near the Dutch border and the river Rhine, at 51° 47 North 6° 11 East. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... In aircraft design, see Wingspan. ... A suspended-deck suspension bridge is a modern vehicle-carrying bridge that uses towers to support the main load bearing cables or chains. ...

Rhine Museum. In the Rhine Museum, 130 ship models are exhibited, as well as a radar unit, examples of fish taxidermy, maps of the Rhine, a historic Christophorus figurine and a library of the city’s history. In addition there is a one-man U-Boat from World War II and exhibitions regarding shipping on the Rhine, the history of the city and fisheries. This long range radar antenna (approximately 40m (130ft) in diameter) rotates on a track to observe activities near the horizon. ... A taxidermied bandicoot Taxidermic bird (detail) at the Lightner Museum. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... U-boat is also a nickname for some diesel locomotives built by GE; see List of GE locomotives October 1939. ... World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons like the atom bomb. ...

PAN-Art Forum/Poster Museum. The famous poster collection is displayed in the former Lohmann chocolate factory in rotating exhibits.

Transportation Infrastructure

Inland waterways

• Rhinestrom and
• Municipal Rhine Harbor of Emmerich

The Rhine canyon (Ruinaulta) in Graubünden in Switzerland Length 1,320 km Elevation of the source Vorderrhein: approx. ...

Rail Transportation

The Emmerich train station is located about 1 km southeast of the city centre on the double-track electrified “Holland Route,” which plays an important role in passenger travel and commercial transport and is therefore treated in the EU as a part of the Trans-European Network in the category “priority projects which should be begun before 2010.” In addition to the ICE International from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main, the night train CityNightLine to southern Germany and to Switzerland travels through here with a stop in Emmerich. Passengers bustle around the typical grand edifice of Londons Broad Street Station in 1865. ... Icicles A natural, 4 tonne, block of ice on a beach in Iceland Ice is the solid form of water. ... Amsterdam Location Country The Netherlands Province North Holland Population 739,295 (1 January 2005) Coordinates 4°89E - 52°37N Website www. ... Frankfurt am Main [ˈfraŋkfʊrt] is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth largest city of Germany. ... Night Train is the name of several works of art: Night Train, the English title for a film released in 1959 by Polish director Jerzy Kawalerowicz. ...

With regards to regional rail transport, the following trains pass through Emmerich, in general every hour:

• the Rhine Express (RE5) from Emmerich to Koblenz and
• the Regional Train Der Weseler (RB35) from Emmerich to Duisberg, and at rush hour to Düsseldorf.

There is another station located on the same line near Emmerich, the stop Praest, which is only served by the Regional Train Der Weseler (RB 35). Koblenz (also Coblenz in older German spellings; French Coblence; from Latin Confluentes, confluence or merging (rivers)) is after Mainz and Ludwigshafen am Rhein the third largest city in Rhineland-Palatinate (german Rheinland-Pfalz), Germany. ...

References

• This article is based on a translation of the corresponding article from the German Wikipedia, retrieved on May 10, 2005.