Also means
vicinity
Usage Note
Umgebung describes the area around a place, built on umgeben (to surround). The phrase in der Umgebung means 'in the area' or 'nearby', and it often pairs with a city name to mean its environs.
Examples
"Die Umgebung ist sehr schön."
Natural Translation
The surroundings are very beautiful.
Literal Translation
The surroundings are very beautiful.
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