Olomouc Region
Olomouc Region is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is Olomouc.
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Olomoucký kraj | |
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| Country | Czech Republic |
| Capital | Olomouc |
| Government | |
| • Governor | (ANO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,266.57 km2 (2,033.43 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,492 m (4,895 ft) |
| Population (2019-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 632,492 |
| • Density | 120.09562/km2 (311.0462/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | CZ-OL |
| Vehicle registration | M |
| Website | www.kr-olomoucky.cz |
The Jeseníky mountains are in the north of the region. The Morava river flows through the region.
Administrative divisions
The Olomouc Region is divided into 5 districts:
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Districts of Olomouc Region
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Places of interest
- Bouzov Castle
- Hanakian region with its folkways, folklore shows and festivals that are organised in Náměšť, Prostějov, Kojetín, etc.
- Helfštýn castle
- Jánský vrch château
Olomouc Region Media
Example of vernacular architecture of Hanakia
Municipal flag of Lipník nad Bečvou town, Přerov District, Czech Republic.
Aerial view of Praděd
Olomoucké syrečky, a ripened soft cheese made in Loštice
Bouzov castle, Bouzov, Olomouc district, Czech Republic
Čekyňský kopec, statue of a mammoth
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References
- ↑ Population of territorial units of the Czech republicCzech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.