Olomouc Region

Coordinates: 49°43′N 17°07′E / 49.72°N 17.11°E / 49.72; 17.11
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Olomouc Region
Olomoucký kraj
Olomouc
Olomouc
Flag of Olomouc Region
Coat of arms of Olomouc Region
CountryCzech Republic
CapitalOlomouc
Government
 • Governor(ANO)
Area
 • Total5,266.57 km2 (2,033.43 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,492 m (4,895 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total632,492
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeCZ-OL
Vehicle registrationM
Websitewww.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[change | change source]

The Olomouc Region is divided into 5 districts:

Districts of Olomouc Region
  Jeseník
  Olomuc
  Přerov
  Prostějov
  Šumperk

Places of interest[change | change source]

National costume of Hanakia

References[change | change source]

  1. "Population of territorial units of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.

49°43′N 17°07′E / 49.72°N 17.11°E / 49.72; 17.11