Appenzell (district)
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Appenzell is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 5,533 (31 december 2002). The area of Appenzell is 16.88 km². The district of Appenzell consists of a part of the town Appenzell, as well as Rinkenbach, Kau and Meistersrüte.
History
The district was formally established in 1872 by joining the rhodes Lehn and Rinkenbach.Coat of arms
The coat of arms shows an upright black bear with red claws on a silver background. The bear holds a red ring between its forepaws. This ring is the hamlet ring, representing the market town of Appenzell.References
External links
- [Appenzell Tourism]
- [Appenzell] (German language)
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