South Moravian Region

The South Moravian Region is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is Brno.

Jihomoravský kraj
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Flag of South Moravian Region
Coat of arms of South Moravian Region
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CountryCzech Republic
CapitalBrno
Area
 • Total7,187.8 km2 (2,775.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation
819 m (2,687 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total1,187,667
 • Density165.2337/km2 (427.9534/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeCZ-64
Vehicle registrationB
Websitewww.kr-jihomoravsky.cz

The region is famous for its wine production. The area around the towns of Mikulov, Znojmo, Velké Pavlovice along with the Slovácko region provide 94% of the Czech Republic's vineyards.

Podyjí National Park is in the south-eastern part of the region.

Administrative divisions

The South Moravian Region is divided into 7 districts:

Districts of South Moravia Region
  Blansko
  Břeclav
  Brno City
  Brno-Venkov (Brno Country)
  Hodonín
  Vyškov
  Znojmo

Places of interest

South Moravian Region Media

References

  1. "Population of territorial units of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.

Coordinates: 49°10′N 16°35′E / 49.167°N 16.583°E / 49.167; 16.583