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Carlsbad Region
The Karlovy Vary Region or Carlsbad Region ( cs, Karlovarský kraj, German: ''Karlsbader Region'') is an administrative unit ( cs, kraj) of the Czech Republic, located in the westernmost part of its historical region of Bohemia. It is named after its capital Karlovy Vary. Spas in the region include Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně. Administrative divisions The Karlovy Vary Region is divided into 3 districts: At a lower level, the region has 134 municipalities, comprising 56 in the Karlovy Vary District, 40 in the Cheb District and 38 in the Sokolov District. Population Karlovy Vary Region is the smallest region in the Czech Republic with a population of less than 300,000. Only 11 municipalities have populations greater than 5,000. The largest municipality of the region is Karlovy Vary with a population of around 50,000. The table below shows the municipalities in Karlovy Vary Region with the largest population (as of 1 January 2019): Other significant towns in Karlov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regions Of The Czech Republic
Regions of the Czech Republic ( cs, kraj, plural: ''kraje'') are higher-level territorial self-governing units of the Czech Republic. Every region is governed by a regional council, headed by a governor (''hejtman''). Elections to regional councils take place every four years. According to the Act no. 129/2000 Coll. ("Law on Regions"), which implements Chapter VII of the Czech Constitution, the Czech Republic is divided into thirteen regions and one capital city with regional status as of 1 January 2000. History The first ''kraje'' were created in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the reign of Charles IV in the 14th century and they lasted till 1862/68. ''Kraje'' were reintroduced in 1949 in Czechoslovakia and still exist today (except for the early 1990s) in its successor states despite many rearrangements. Competences Rights and obligations of the regions include: *Establishment of secondary schools; *Responsibility for hospitals and social facilities; *Construction and repa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Chodov (Sokolov)
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to a brigad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattoni
Mattoni is a brand of mineral water, owned by ''Mattoni 1873'' company, based in Karlovy Vary, the Czech Republic. It is the largest producer of mineral water in Central Europe. History The history of the Mattoni brand began in 1873 when Karlovy Vary native, originating from the Italian-Czech family ''Heinrich Mattoni'' (1830-1910) took over the mineral water production at the small spa town of Kyselka near Karlovy Vary in West Bohemia. Mattoni expanded the operations by building a modern bottling plant and establishing a distribution infrastructure to supply its product to spa guests in Kyselka and throughout Bohemia. In the 1880s, the Mattoni brand ranked among the best known in Europe. In 1910, 10 million bottles were exported to other countries. At present, the Mattoni brand is owned by ''Mattoni 1873'' company, the largest producer of mineral and spring water in the Czech Republic. Since 1994, the company is owned by the Italian business family ''Pasquale'', it is based in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protected Designation Of Origin
The protected designation of origin (PDO) is a type of geographical indication of the European Union and the United Kingdom aimed at preserving the designations of origin of food-related products. The designation was created in 1992 and its main purpose is to designate products that have been produced, processed and developed in a specific geographical area, using the recognized know-how of local producers and ingredients from the region concerned. The list below also shows other geographical indications. Features The characteristics of the products protected are essentially linked to their terroir. The European or UK PDO logo, of which the use is compulsory, documents this link. European Regulation 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 acknowledges a priority to establish a community protection system that ensures equal conditions of competition between producers. This European Regulation is intended to guarantee the reputation of regional products, adapt existing national protections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jáchymov
Jáchymov (); german: Sankt Joachimsthal or ''Joachimsthal'') is a spa town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,300 inhabitants. The historical core of the town from the 16th century is well preserved and protected by law as urban monument zone. It is a comprehensive set of Gothic–Renaissance patrician houses. Jáchymov has a long mining tradition, thanks to which it used to be the second most populous town in the Kingdom of Bohemia in 1534. At first silver was mined here. The silver coins minted here since the 16th century gave their name to the Thaler and the dollar. After the Wieliczka Salt Mine ceased industrial exploitation in 2007, the Svornost mine (1525) became the oldest mine still in use in Europe. It is also the first and for a long time the only mine in the world, where radium was mined. The mining cultural landscape of Jáchymov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a part of the Ore Mountain Mining Region. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lázně Kynžvart
Lázně Kynžvart (german: Bad Königswart, Königswart, Königswarte) is a spa town in Cheb District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. It is known for the Kynžvart Castle. Lázně Kynžvart is famous for its sanatorium, which is designed for children with nonspecific respiratory disorders. Administrative parts The hamlet of Lazy is an administrative part of Lázně Kynžvart. Geography Lázně Kynžvart is located about southeast of Cheb and southwest of Karlovy Vary. There are several minor watercourses and several ponds in the area. The largest ponds are Pastevní and Dvouhrázový. The southwestern part of the municipal territory lies in the Upper Palatine Forest Foothills, the northeastern part lies in the Slavkov Forest. The highest point is above sea level. Almost the entire territory belongs to the Slavkov Forest Protected Landscape Area. History The first written mention of Lázně Kynžvart is from 972 as Castelum settlement, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Prague
Radio Prague International ( cs, Český rozhlas 7 – Radio Praha) is the official international broadcasting station of the Czech Republic. Broadcasting first began on August 31, 1936 near the spa town of Poděbrady. Radio Prague broadcasts in six languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Czech and Russian. It broadcasts programmes about the Czech Republic on satellite and on the Internet. In 2021, Rospotrebnadzor blocked the website of Radio Prague International in Russia due to a report about Jan Palach from 2001. Programming The station broadcasts a total of 24 hours' worth of programmes per day, 3 hours of which are new programmes (one new 30-minute programme in each of the six languages); the remaining 21 hours are rebroadcasts. Rebroadcast programmes have fresh news bulletins. All programmes last for 30 minutes and have a standard layout: news, current affairs magazine and a feature. The theme of the feature changes each day and each section tailors programmes to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prague Post
''The Prague Post'' was an English language newspaper covering the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern Europe which published its first weekly issue on October 1, 1991. It published a printed edition weekly until July 2013, when it dropped the printed product but continued to produce online material. (The current website located at PraguePost.com has no affiliation with the original newspaper.) In 2016 the Prague Post filed for bankruptcy. The Prague Post’s archives are available at https://archive.org/. Compared to other Prague-based English newspapers, Prognosis 1991-1995 and Prague Pill 2001-2003 —the Prague Post was the longest running English-language newspaper in the Czech Republic. Its target audience included English-speaking expatriates living in the Czech Republic or neighboring countries, Czech readers seeking news from an international perspective and tourists visiting the Czech Republic. With a print run of about 19,000 copies, The Prague Post reached approx ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horní Slavkov
Horní Slavkov (; german: Schlaggenwald) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,200 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as urban monument zone. Etymology The name ''Slavkov'' is derived from the personal name of its founder, Slávek of Rýzmburk. The adjective ''horní'' means "mining" and states that it was a mining settlement. Geography Horní Slavkov is located about southeast of Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Slavkov Forest. The highest point is the hill Krudum at above sea level. History A mining settlement was founded at the beginning of the 13th century. The first written mention of Horní Slavkov is from 1335, when it was named and extended into a small mining town. At the beginning of the 16th century, the town expanded and new residents came to it. Between 1494 and 1547, during the rule of the Pluh of Rabštejn family, Horní Slavkov became one of the la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Františkovy Lázně
Františkovy Lázně (; german: Franzensbad) is a spa town in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,200 inhabitants. Together with neighbouring Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně, it is part of the West Bohemian Spa Triangle. The town centre is well preserved and since 1992 has been protected as an urban monument reservation. In 2021, the town became part of the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name "Great Spa Towns of Europe" because of its natural springs and its architectural testimony to the popularity of spa towns across Europe in the 18th through 20th centuries. Administrative parts Villages of Aleje-Zátiší, Dlouhé Mosty, Dolní Lomany, Horní Lomany, Krapice, Slatina and Žírovice are administrative parts of Františkovy Lázně. Geography Františkovy Lázně is located about north of Cheb, in the historical Egerland region. It is situated in the westernmost part of the Cheb Basin. The Slatinný Stream, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kraslice
Kraslice (; german: Graslitz) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,500 inhabitants. It was a large and important town until the World War II. It is known for manufacture of musical instruments. Administrative parts Town parts and villages of Černá, Čirá, Hraničná, Kámen, Kostelní, Krásná, Liboc, Mlýnská, Počátky, Sklená, Sněžná, Tisová, Valtéřov and Zelená Hora are administrative parts of Kraslice. Etymology The roots of the name derive from the medieval German ''Graz'', meaning "trimmed conifer twigs". The name ''Graslitz'' was then a diminutive of the word Graz. The Czech name ''Kraslice'' is a transliteration of the German name and also literally means "blown easter egg". Geography Kraslice is situated about north of Sokolov and northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border with Germany, adjacent to the German town of Klingenthal. It is situated on the Svatava River in the western part o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nejdek
Nejdek (; german: Neudek) is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It has about 7,600 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Bernov, Fojtov, Lesík, Lužec, Oldřichov, Pozorka, Suchá, Tisová and Vysoká Štola are administrative parts of Nejdek. Etymology The name originated from German ''neue Decke'', i.e. "new cover". It was derived from the newly covered roof of the castle tower. Geography Nejdek is located about northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the Rotava river, in the west of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Tisovský vrch, at . History Nejdek was founded around 1250 as a tin mining settlement. The first written mention of Nejdek is from 1340. During the golden era of tin mining in the 14th–16th century, the town experienced its greatest expansion. From 1446 to 1602, it was owned by the Schlick family. During their rule, iron ore also began to be mined, and smelters and hammer mills were estab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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