Moravian-Silesian Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moravian-Silesian Region
Moravskoslezský kraj
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Undermined church in Karviná
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| Country | Czech Republic | ||
| Capital | Ostrava | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5,426.83 km2 (2,095.31 sq mi) | ||
| Highest elevation | 1,491 m (4,892 ft) | ||
| Population
(2019-01-01)
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| • Total | 1,203,299 | ||
| • Density | 221.73147/km2 (574.2819/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | CZ-MO | ||
| Licence plate | T | ||
| Website | www.msk.cz | ||
The Moravian-Silesian Region is a special area, like a state or province, in the Czech Republic. It's located in the eastern part of the country. The biggest and most important city here is Ostrava, which is also its capital. This region is known for its history and beautiful natural places.
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What is the Moravian-Silesian Region?
The Moravian-Silesian Region is one of 14 regions in the Czech Republic. These regions are called kraje in Czech. Each kraj helps manage its own local affairs. This region gets its name from two historical areas: Moravia and Silesia.
Where is the Moravian-Silesian Region located?
This region is in the northeast of the Czech Republic. It shares borders with Poland to the north and Slovakia to the southeast. It also borders other Czech regions like the Olomouc Region and the Pardubice Region.
How many people live here?
As of 2019, over 1.2 million people live in the Moravian-Silesian Region. This makes it one of the most populated regions in the Czech Republic. Many people live in and around the capital city, Ostrava.
How is the Moravian-Silesian Region organized?
The Moravian-Silesian Region is split into smaller parts called districts. These districts help organize local services and government.
Understanding the districts
The Moravian-Silesian Region has 6 main districts. Each district contains many smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities. There are about 300 municipalities in total across the region.
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Districts of Moravia-Silesia Region
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Images for kids
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Štramberk is a historic town in the Nový Jičín District.
See also
In Spanish: Región de Moravia-Silesia para niños
