Olomouc Region

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

Olomouc Region
Olomoucký kraj
Region
Olomouc
Olomouc
Flag of Olomouc Region
Coat of arms of Olomouc Region
CountryCzech Republic
CapitalOlomouc
Government
  Governor(ANO)
Area
  Total5,266.57 km2 (2,033.43 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,492 m (4,895 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
  Total632,492
  Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeCZ-OL
Vehicle registrationM
Websitewww.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:

Districts of Olomouc Region
  Jeseník
  Olomuc
  Přerov
  Prostějov
  Šumperk

Places of interest

National costume of Hanakia
  • Bouzov Castle
  • Hanakian region with its folkways, folklore shows and festivals that are organised in Náměšť, Prostějov, Kojetín, etc.
  • Helfštýn castle
  • Jánský vrch château

References

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

49.72°N 17.11°E / 49.72; 17.11

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