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Explore the Hradec Králové Region from above!

Join us on a trip to the Hradec Králové Region - an area of mountains and skiers. Czechia's highest mountain, Sněžka (1603 m), is located here. Our drone video will show you the diverse geography of the region, from the Giant Mountains to the lowlands around the Elbe - all from a bird's eye view.

Facts about Hradec Králové Region:

Area: 4,758 km²
Population: app. 550,000
Capital: Hradec Králové, population 93 000

Geography: Krkonoše Mountains in the North, Elbe Lowlands in the South
Main Rivers: the Elbe, Orlice

Economy: GDP 85% of EU average
Tourist magnet: the Krkonoše ski resorts
Heritage: Karlova Koruna Chateau, Nové Město nad Metují, Náchod

Authors: Vít Pohanka , Barbora Navrátilová

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