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Olomouc Region

The Olomouc Region is located in the north-western and central part of Moravia. Spreading over an area of just over 5,000 square kilometers, it is the 6th largest region in the country. The region’s assets include the university town of Olomouc, the fairytale landscape of Bouzov and the spa Karlova Studánka with the cleanest air in Central Europe.

Facts about Olomouc Region:

Area: 5000 square kilometers
Lowlands in the South, Jeseníky mountains in the North
Population: 640,000
Strong agriculture
Main river: Morava
GDP: 80 percent of EU average
Capital: ancient city of Olomouc
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site

Author: Vít Pohanka

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