Ústí nad Labem Region

Ústí nad Labem Region or Ústecký Region is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is Ústí nad Labem.

Ústí nad Labem Region
Ústecký kraj
Region
Flag of Ústí nad Labem Region
Coat of arms of Ústí nad Labem Region
Coordinates: 50°31′N 13°51′E
CountryCzech Republic
CapitalÚstí nad Labem
Area
  Total5,334.52 km2 (2,059.67 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,113 m (3,652 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
  Total820,789
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeCZ-US
Vehicle registrationU
Websitewww.kr-ustecky.cz

The area along the German border has the Ore Mountains and Lužice Mountains. The Elbe River is the largest watercourse in the region. Other main rivers in the region include Ohře, Bílina, Ploučnice and Kamenice.

Administrative divisions

The Ústí nad Labem Region is divided into 7 districts:

Districts of Ústí nad Labem Region
  Chomutov
  Děčín
  Litoměřice
  Louny
  Most
  Teplice
  Ústí nad Labem

Places of interest

  • Nunnery in Doksany
  • Duchcov Chateau
  • Hněvín Castle
  • Pravčická brána in Bohemian Switzerland National Park
  • Roudnice nad Labem
  • Říp Mountain
  • Terezín and Theresienstadt concentration camp

References

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



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