- Traunstein (district)
Infobox German district
name=Traunstein
state=Bavaria
capital=Traunstein
regierungsbezirk=Oberbayern
region=Südostoberbayern
area=1,533.92
population=167,646
population_as_of=2000
density=109
carsign=TS
url=http://www.traunstein.comTraunstein is a "
Kreis " (district) in the southeastern part ofBavaria ,Germany . Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mühldorf, Altötting, theAustria n statesUpper Austria and Salzburg, the districtBerchtesgadener Land , the Austrian states of Salzburg and Tyrol, and the district Rosenheim.Geography
The district is located in the northern foothills of the
Alps . TheChiemsee is located in the east of the district.History
In
1972 the district was merged with parts of the former district Laufen, and the previously independent urban district Traunstein.Coat of arms
Towns and municipalities
External links
* [http://www.traunstein.com Official website] (German)
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