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Twin towns - Kreis Unna
Policy and Governance Service - March 2008
international@kirklees.gov.uk
Name of twin town:
Kreis Unna, Germany.
Twinning links with Kirklees established:
1967.
Location:
Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany.
Distance from Kirklees:
Approximately 800 km.
Area (KM):
542 sq km
Population:
428,341 inhabitants.
Language(s) spoken:
German
Ethnic groups:
About 8% of the population of Kreis Unna are from minority ethnic groups.
The majority of these are of Turkish origin (many of whom settled in the
area in order to work in the coal mining industry). Other groups originate
from the Balkan area, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Religions:
The majority of the Kreis Unna population belongs to either the Roman Catholic
or Protestant Church. There is also a small Muslim population.
Currency:
Euro
Other twin towns:
Nowy Sacz, Poland.
How to get there:
Kreis Unna is approximately one hour by car from Düsseldorf International
Airport, which is serviced by regular daily flights from Manchester. The
airport at Dortmund is rapidly expanding, and is expected to receive international
flights from the UK in the very near future.
For car travellers, Kreis Unna is conveniently situated at the centre of
the A1, A2, A44 and A45 Autobahn (motorway) network.
Visa requirements:
No visas are required for EU citizens. All other nationalities should check
with the German Embassy.
Medical requirements:
No special requirements for EU citizens. Other nationalities should check
with the German Embassy.
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