South Bohemian Region
South Bohemia is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is České Budějovice.
South Bohemia Region
Jihočeský kraj | |
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Region | |
 Jindřichův Hradec castle | |
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| Country | Czech Republic |
| Capital | České Budějovice |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,056.79 km2 (3,882.95 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,378 m (4,521 ft) |
| Population (2019-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 642,133 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | CZ-JC |
| Vehicle registration | C |
| Website | www.kraj-jihocesky.cz |
The Bohemian Forest is in the south-west. The region is located in the drainage basin of Vltava river. Other significant rivers are Malše, Lužnice, Otava, Nežárka and Lomnice. South Bohemia is famous for its countless ponds. Rožmberk Pond is the largest one. Much of Šumava National Park is also in the region.
The region is divided into 7 districts:
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Districts of South Bohemia Region
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References
- "Population of territorial units of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
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