Hradec Králové Region

Hradec Králové Region is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is Hradec Králové.

Hradec Králové Region
Královéhradecký kraj
Region
Flag of Hradec Králové Region
Coat of arms of Hradec Králové Region
CountryCzech Republic
CapitalHradec Králové
Government
  Governor(ČSSD)
Area
  Total4,758.54 km2 (1,837.28 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,603 m (5,259 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
  Total551,021
  Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeCZ-KR
Vehicle registrationH
Websitewww.kr-kralovehradecky.cz

Krkonoše and Orlické mountains are in the north of the region. Two thirds of the area of the Krkonoše National Park is within the region.

Administrative divisions

Hradec Králové Region is divided into 5 districts:

Districts of Hradec Králové Region
  Hradec Králové
  Jičín
  Náchod
  Rychnov Nad Kněžnou
  Trutnov

Places of interest

  • Adršpach-Teplice Rocks
  • Broumov and its monastery
  • Dvůr Králové Zoo
  • Hradec Králové
  • Josefov Fortress
  • Kost Castle
  • Krkonoše National Park
  • Prachov Rocks
  • Probošt's mechanical Christmas crib
  • Ratibořice Château

References

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