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Vysočina Region
The Vysočina Region (; cs, Kraj Vysočina "Highlands Region", , ) is an administrative unit ( cs, kraj) of the Czech Republic, located partly in the south-eastern part of the historical region of Bohemia and partly in the south-west of the historical region of Moravia. Its capital is Jihlava. The region is the location of two mountain ranges, Žďárské vrchy and Jihlavské vrchy, both part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. The Vysočina Region is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most in any region in the Czech Republic. The region is one of just three in the country (the others being Prague and the Central Bohemian Region) which does not have a border with a foreign country. Administrative divisions The Vysočina Region is divided into 5 districts: On a lower level, the region has 704 municipalities, second-most in the country behind the Central Bohemian Region. Population As of 1 January 2019 the population of the Vysočina Region was 509,274, which was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regions Of The Czech Republic
Regions of the Czech Republic ( cs, kraj, plural: ''kraje'') are higher-level territorial self-governing units of the Czech Republic. Every region is governed by a regional council, headed by a governor (''hejtman''). Elections to regional councils take place every four years. According to the Act no. 129/2000 Coll. ("Law on Regions"), which implements Chapter VII of the Czech Constitution, the Czech Republic is divided into thirteen regions and one capital city with regional status as of 1 January 2000. History The first ''kraje'' were created in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the reign of Charles IV in the 14th century and they lasted till 1862/68. ''Kraje'' were reintroduced in 1949 in Czechoslovakia and still exist today (except for the early 1990s) in its successor states despite many rearrangements. Competences Rights and obligations of the regions include: *Establishment of secondary schools; *Responsibility for hospitals and social facilities; *Construction and repai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Jihlava CZ
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Nove Mesto Na Morave CZ Flag
Nove is a town and ''comune'' in the province of Vicenza in the region of Veneto, north-eastern Italy, with just over 5,000 inhabitants. It is located on the Brenta river, near Marostica and Bassano del Grappa. The town is home of a local network of ceramic industries. The name of the town comes from the antique Italian ''nove'', in the meaning of "new". As matter of fact, the lands where the town is located were considered new because of the lowering of the level of the Brenta. The lowering of the river revealed soft lands rich of clay. The first artisans of the area started using the clay for the production of pottery. The town have a beautiful ceramic museum with a Pablo Picasso gallipot and other important pieces of the 18th and 19th century. International relations Nove is twinned with: * Welkenraedt, Belgium * Langhirano, Italy * Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy * Carlos Barbosa, Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humpolec
Humpolec (; german: Humpoletz) is a town in Pelhřimov District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Brunka, Hněvkovice, Kletečná, Krasoňov, Lhotka, Petrovice, Plačkov, Rozkoš, Světlice, Světlický Dvůr and Vilémov are administrative parts of Humpolec. Geography Humpolec is located about northwest of Jindřichův Hradec, roughly halfway between Prague and Brno. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The hill Krásná vyhlídka with an altitude of is the highest point of the municipal territory. There is a significant amount of small ponds, some of them are in the urban area. History The first written mention of Humpolec is from 1178. In the 13th–15th centuries it was a silver mining town. Humpolec became known for drapery production from the 17th century, which reached its peak in the 19th century. Demographics Economy Humpolec is traditionally an industrial town. The largest employer is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Humpolec (; german: Humpoletz) is a town in Pelhřimov District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Brunka, Hněvkovice, Kletečná, Krasoňov, Lhotka, Petrovice, Plačkov, Rozkoš, Světlice, Světlický Dvůr and Vilémov are administrative parts of Humpolec. Geography Humpolec is located about northwest of Jindřichův Hradec, roughly halfway between Prague and Brno. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The hill Krásná vyhlídka with an altitude of is the highest point of the municipal territory. There is a significant amount of small ponds, some of them are in the urban area. History The first written mention of Humpolec is from 1178. In the 13th–15th centuries it was a silver mining town. Humpolec became known for drapery production from the 17th century, which reached its peak in the 19th century. Demographics Economy Humpolec is traditionally an industrial town. The largest employer is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velké Meziříčí
Velké Meziříčí (; german: Groß Meseritsch) is a town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Villages of Dolní Radslavice, Hrbov, Kúsky, Lhotky, Mostiště, Olší nad Oslavou and Svařenov are administrative parts of Velké Meziříčí. Etymology The name Meziříčí literally means "between the rivers" and is related to its location on the confluence of rivers. The attribute ''Velké'' (i.e. "Great") was added later to distinguish from places with the same name. Geography Velké Meziříčí is located about east of Jihlava. It is situated in a valley framed by the hills of the Křižanov Highlands. It lies on the confluence of the Oslava and Balinka rivers. A set of ponds is located on the Lovíčský Stream, which flows into the Balinka in the town. Part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vlajka Velké Meziříčí
:''Vlajka means ''flag'' in Czech. You may be after flag of the Czech Republic.'' Český národně socialistický tábor — Vlajka (Czech National Socialist Camp — The Flag) was a small Czech fascist, antisemitic and nationalist movement. Vlajka's eponymous newspaper was founded in 1928, its first editor being Miloš Maixner. During the time of German occupation, the organisation collaborated with the Nazis for which it was banned and its members were punished after the liberation. History of Vlajka The movement became politically active in the 1930s in the period of the Great depression, but never gained popularity as there were more established fascist parties in Czechoslovakia, such as the NOF, which even gained some seats in Parliament. During the Second Czechoslovak Republic, the organization planned bomb attacks against Jewish organizations in revenge for the supposed dominance of Jews in the economy, and the Beran government's supposed willingness to allow Jews to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelhřimov
Pelhřimov (german: Pilgrams) is a town in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 16,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Administrative parts The following 26 villages are administrative parts of Pelhřimov: *Benátky *Bitětice *Čakovice *Chvojnov *Hodějovice *Houserovka *Janovice *Jelcovy Lhotky *Kocourovy Lhotky *Lešov *Lipice *Myslotín *Nemojov *Ostrovec *Pejškov *Pobistrýce *Radětín *Radňov *Rybníček *Skrýšov *Služátky *Starý Pelhřimov *Strměchy *Útěchovičky *Vlásenice *Vlásenice-Drbohlavy Benátky, Houserovka, Janovice and Ostrovec, Lešov, Nemojov and Radňov, and Vlásenice-Drbohlavy form three Enclave and exclave, exclaves of the municipal territory. Geography Pelhřimov's municipal territory of about is one of the largest for a town in the Czech Republic. The town is located about west of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Pelhrimov
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Žďár Nad Sázavou
Žďár nad Sázavou (; german: Saar) is a town in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 20,000 inhabitants. It is situated on a major rail link between Prague and Brno. The town both industrial and tourist centre. It is known for the Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Administrative parts Town parts of Žďár nad Sázavou 1–8 and villages of Mělkovice, Radonín, Stržanov and Veselíčko are administrative parts of Žďár nad Sázavou. History Žďár was founded as a settlement of nearby Cistercian monastery, which was established in 1252. The original settlement was soon moved on the left bank of the Sázava, in the site of today's historic centre. In 1293, Žďár was first referred to as a market town. From 1588, Žďár came under administration of Olomouc Bishopric, but remained loyal to he Cistercian monastery, which resulted in a long-running dispute. In 1606, the monastery was abolished and the di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Žďár Nad Sázavou
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Havlíčkův Brod
Havlíčkův Brod (, until 1945 Německý Brod; german: Deutschbrod) is a town in Havlíčkův Brod District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 23,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative parts Villages of Březinka, Herlify, Jilemník, Klanečná, Květnov, Mírovka, Poděbaby, Šmolovy, Suchá, Svatý Kříž, Termesivy, Veselice and Zbožice are administrative parts of Havlíčkův Brod. Jilemník and Zbožice form two Enclave and exclave, exclaves of the municipal territory. Etymology The Czech language, Czech word ''brod'' means "Ford (river), ford". The town was firstly named Brod and then Smilův Brod ("Smil's Ford") after its founder Smil of Lichtenburk. In the 14th century it was renamed Německý Brod ("German Ford") because of its predominantly German population. Because of Anti-German sentiment after World War II, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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