Olomouc Region

Olomouc Region Olomoucký kraj
Region
Olomouc
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Czech Republic
Capital	Olomouc
Government
• Governor	(ANO)
Area
• Total	5,266.57 km2 (2,033.43 sq mi)
Highest elevation	1,492 m (4,895 ft)
Population  (2019-01-01)
• Total	632,492
• Density	120/km2 (310/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code	CZ-OL
Vehicle registration	M
Website	www.kr-olomoucky.cz

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

The Jeseníky mountains are in the north of the region. The Morava river flows through the region.

Administrative divisions

The Olomouc Region is divided into 5 districts:

Districts of Olomouc Region    Jeseník    Olomuc    Přerov    Prostějov    Šumperk

Places of interest

• Bouzov Castle
• Hanakian region with its folkways, folklore shows and festivals that are organised in Náměšť, Prostějov, Kojetín, etc.
• Helfštýn castle
• Jánský vrch château

References

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