Olomouc Region

region of the Czech Republic

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

Olomouc Region
Olomoucký kraj
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

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The Olomouc Region is divided into 5 districts:

Districts of Olomouc Region
  Jeseník
  Olomuc
  Přerov
  Prostějov
  Šumperk

Places of interest

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National costume of Hanakia

References

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

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