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The Rhein-Lahn-Kreis is a public corporation that presents itself as a modern service provider in the areas of administration, education and infrastructure. The district covers an area of 782.31 square kilometers and has approximately 122,000 inhabitants, spread over 9 cities and 128 municipalities.
The mission of the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis is to ensure a high quality of life for its citizens while promoting economic development. Values such as transparency, efficiency and citizen orientation are paramount.
The Rhein-Lahn-Kreis attaches great importance to sustainable development. As part of the district development concept (KEK), strengths and weaknesses are analyzed in order to develop sustainable strategies [5]. In addition, the agricultural use of the land is characterized by arable farming and viticulture, which contributes to regional added value [5].
The economy of the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis is mixed, with a focus on crafts and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises form the backbone of the local economy, with companies from the chemical, electrical engineering and medical technology sectors making important contributions [1][5].