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Rozkoš Reservoir
Rozkoš Reservoir () is a reservoir in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. With an area of , it is the List of dams and reservoirs in the Czech Republic, eighth largest reservoir in the country. Location Rozkoš is located in the Hradec Králové Region and is the largest body of water in the region. It is nicknamed "East Bohemian Sea". The town of Česká Skalice is situated on its shore. Apart from Česká Skalice, the reservoir also extends into the municipal territories of Velká Jesenice, Provodov-Šonov and Nahořany. From the geomorphological point of view, Rozkoš lies in the Orlice Table. Characteristic The reservoir is fed by the streams Rovenský and Rozkoš, and by a long canal from the Úpa River. It has an area of the water surface of and total capacity of . History The construction of the reservoir near Česká Skalice was considered as early as 1923. In 1939, a general project was drawn up, according to which preparations took place in the years 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reservoir
A reservoir (; ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam, usually built to water storage, store fresh water, often doubling for hydroelectric power generation. Reservoirs are created by controlling a watercourse that drains an existing body of water, interrupting a watercourse to form an Bay, embayment within it, excavating, or building any number of retaining walls or levees to enclose any area to store water. Types Dammed valleys Dammed reservoirs are artificial lakes created and controlled by a dam constructed across a valley and rely on the natural topography to provide most of the basin of the reservoir. These reservoirs can either be ''on-stream reservoirs'', which are located on the original streambed of the downstream river and are filled by stream, creeks, rivers or rainwater that surface runoff, runs off the surrounding forested catchments, or ''off-stream reservoirs'', which receive water diversion, diverted water from a nearby stream or aqueduct (water supply), aq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Úpa
The Úpa () is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Hradec Králové Region. It is long. Etymology The name is of the Illyrian language, Illyrian or Celtic languages, Celtic origin, from the word that meant 'river'. Characteristic The Úpa originates in the territory of Pec pod Sněžkou in the Giant Mountains at an elevation of , on the slope of the Studniční hora mountain. It has the highest source of all Czech rivers. flows to Jaroměř, where it enters the Elbe River at an elevation of . It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of , of which in the Czech Republic and rest in Poland. The upper course is characterized by a large drop and a rocky river bed. Its tributaries are mainly small mountain streams. The longest tributaries of the Úpa are: Settlements The most notable settlement on the river is the town of Trutnov. The river flows through the municipal territories of Pec pod Sněžkou, Horní Maršov, Svoboda n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hradec Králové Region
Hradec Králové Region (, ) is an administrative unit () of the Czech Republic located in the north-eastern part of the historical region of Bohemia. It is named after its capital Hradec Králové. The region neighbours the Pardubice Region in the south, the Central Bohemian Region in the south-west, and the Liberec Region in the west. It also shares a 208 km long international border with Poland, Polish Lower Silesian Voivodeship in the north and the east. Administrative divisions After the state administration reform took place (1 January 2000); the Hradec Králové Region is divided into 5 districts: As for area, Trutnov District is the largest taking almost one fourth of the entire region's territory, followed by the Rychnov nad Kněžnou District with 21% and as for the three remaining districts each has about 18%. As of 2003, 15 municipalities with extended powers and 35 municipalities with a delegated municipal office were established in the region. Population As of Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of with a mostly temperate Humid continental climate, continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec. The Duchy of Bohemia was founded in the late 9th century under Great Moravia. It was formally recognized as an Imperial Estate of the Holy Roman Empire in 1002 and became Kingdom of Bohemia, a kingdom in 1198. Following the Battle of Mohács in 1526, all of the Lands of the Bohemian Crown were gradually integrated into the Habsburg monarchy. Nearly a hundred years later, the Protestantism, Protestant Bohemian Revolt led to the Thirty Years' War. After the Battle of White ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Dams And Reservoirs In The Czech Republic
This is a list of reservoirs in the Czech Republic, larger than 2 square kilometres. See also *List of lakes in the Czech Republic *List of ponds in the Czech Republic {{Europe topic, List of dams and reservoirs in Lists of dams and reservoirs by country, Czech Republic Dams in the Czech Republic, * Lists of buildings and structures in the Czech Republic, Dams Reservoirs in the Czech Republic, * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Radio
Czech Radio (, ČRo) is the public radio broadcaster of the Czech Republic operating continuously since 1923. It is the oldest national radio broadcaster in continental Europe and the second-oldest in Europe after the BBC. Czech Radio was established in 1992 by the Czech Radio Act, which sets out the framework for its operation and finance. It acts as the successor to the previous state-owned Czechoslovak Radio which ceased to exist by 1992. The service broadcasts throughout the Czech Republic nationally and locally. Its four national services are Radiožurnál, Dvojka, Vltava and Plus. Czech Radio operates twelve nationwide stations and another fourteen regional stations. All ČRo stations broadcast via internet stream, digital via DAB+ and DVB, and part analog via terrestrial transmitters. It is based in Prague in a building in Vinohradská třída. History Czechoslovak era ', then ', was established on 18 May 1923, making its first broadcast from a scout tent in the K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Česká Skalice
Česká Skalice (; ) is a town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,000 inhabitants. It lies on the shore of Rozkoš Reservoir. The town is known for the Ratibořice Castle and Grandmother's Valley, both associated with the work of one of the most important Czech women writers, Božena Němcová. Administrative division Česká Skalice consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Česká Skalice (3,454) *Malá Skalice (993) *Ratibořice (9) *Spyta (75) *Zájezd (203) *Zlíč (198) Geography Česká Skalice is located about west of Náchod and northeast of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Orlice Table. The town is situated on the Úpa River. The Grandmother's Valley (''Babiččino údolí'') along the river is protected as a national nature monument. Part of Rozkoš Reservoir, on whose shores the town is located, lies in the municipal territory. History In '' Chronica Boemorum'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velká Jesenice
Velká Jesenice () is a municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 700 inhabitants. Administrative division Velká Jesenice consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Velká Jesenice (632) *Veselice (35) *Volovka (44) Demographics References External links * Villages in Náchod District {{HradecKralove-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provodov-Šonov
Provodov-Šonov is a municipality in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. Part of Rozkoš Reservoir Rozkoš Reservoir () is a reservoir in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. With an area of , it is the List of dams and reservoirs in the Czech Republic, eighth largest reservoir in the country. Location Rozkoš is located in the H ... lies in the municipality. Administrative division Provodov-Šonov consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Provodov (356) *Šonov u Nového Města nad Metují (591) *Kleny (140) *Šeřeč (29) *Václavice (76) Demographics References External links * Villages in Náchod District {{HradecKralove-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nahořany
Nahořany is a municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 600 inhabitants. Administrative division Nahořany consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Nahořany (371) *Dolsko (54) *Doubravice (32) *Lhota (79) *Městec (36) Demographics References External links * Villages in Náchod District {{HradecKralove-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orlice Table
The Orlice (, ) is a river in the Czech Republic, with a brief stretch in Poland. It is a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Hradec Králové Region. It is formed by the confluence of the Divoká Orlice and Tichá Orlice rivers. Together with the Divoká Orlice, which is its main source, the Orlice is long, of which is in the Czech Republic, making it the 14th longest river in the country. Without the Divoká Orlice, it is long. Etymology The name is derived from the Slavic word ''orel'', i.e. 'eagle' (literally "female eagle"). The river probably got its name from the abundance of eagles, but it could also have just been the accidental catch of an eagle. The names of its sources, Divoká and Tichá, refer to their character: ''tichá'' means 'quiet' and ''divoká'' means 'wild'. The Divoká Orlice was also called Dravá Orlice (i.e. 'ferocious', 'fierce'). Characteristic The Orlice is one of the least disturbed watercourses in the Czech Republic and has on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
