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Vysočina Region
Kraj Vysočina
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| Country | Czech Republic | ||
| Capital | Jihlava | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6,795.56 km2 (2,623.78 sq mi) | ||
| Highest elevation | 837 m (2,746 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 509,274 | ||
| • Density | 74.94217/km2 (194.0993/sq mi) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | CZ-VY | ||
| Vehicle registration | J | ||
| Website | www.kr-vysocina.cz | ||
The Vysočina Region is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is Jihlava.
The region is the location of two mountain ranges, Žďárské vrchy and Jihlavské vrchy. It also has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historical centre of Telč, the Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk in Žďár nad Sázavou, and the Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč.
Administrative divisions
The Vysočina Region is divided into 5 districts:
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Districts of Vysočina Region
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