OSTRAVA REGION Flashcards
Where is the region located and what countries does it border?
East of the Czech Republic, bordering Poland to the north and Slovakia to the South.
What is the population of the region?
Roughly 1,209,000
What is the population density of the region, and where does it rank?
222 per square km - making it 3rd in Czechia
What is the region’s GDP, and what percentage is it of CZK output?
19.6bn euros, making it 9.5% output of the Czech Republic
How many cities in the region have a population of over 50,000?
- Ostrava is the biggest
What is the capital of the region and what is its population?
Ostrava, with a population of 290,000.
What is the tallest peak and what range is it part of?
Pradêd at 1500m, in the Jeseniky mountains to the east.
What is the lowest point in the region?
Rivers Odra/Olse confluence, at 195m.
What is the significant power plant, and why is it significant?
Dlouhe Strane Hydro plant. The water is on top of the mountain.
What is the Moravian Gate?
A geomorphological feature formed by the depression between the Carpathian and Sudetes mountain ranges.
What are the Moravian Silesian Beskids?
A mountain range, the highest peak being Lysa Hora at 1300m.
How many CHKO’s are there within the region?
3.
Places of interest include?
Castles, Chateaus, Cave systems, and 3 historical towns with protected city centres.
How many protected nature areas are there and how many km do they cover?
125, covering an area of 52km2.
