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Plzeň Region ( cs, Plzeňský kraj; german: Pilsner Region) is an administrative unit (''kraj'') in the western part of
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in the
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Plzeň Plzeň (; German and English: Pilsen, in German ) is a city in the Czech Republic. About west of Prague in western Bohemia, it is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 169,000 inhabita ...
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, german: Pilsen). In terms of area, Plzeň Region is 7,561 km2, the third largest region in the Czech Republic. However, with a population of about 585,000 inhabitants it is only the ninth most populous region. After the
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it is the second least densely populated region. The region can be roughly divided into two parts: a highly industrialized north-eastern part with a strong engineering tradition around Pilsen ( cs, Plzeň) and a more hilly and rural south-western part with smaller-sized manufacturing companies processing natural resources. The region borders the
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(to the north-west),
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(to the north),
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(north-east),
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(to the east) and with
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(part of
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) in the south-west and west. The region was established based on the constitutional lax No. 347/97 of Collections concerning the formation of higher territorial administrative units. The region and its authorities are specified by Act No. 129/2000 of Collections concerning regions, which came into effect on the day of the regional authorities elections, or on 1 January 2001.


Administrative divisions

The Plzeň Region is divided into 7 districts ( cs, okresy): The districts still exist as regional units though most administration has been shifted to the Municipalities with Extended Competence and the Municipalities with Commissioned Local Authority.


Municipalities with Extended Competence

Since 1 January 2003, the region has been divided into 15 "Municipalities with Extended Competence" which took over most of the administration of the former District Authorities. Some of these are further divided into Municipalities with Commissioned Local Authority (in brackets): *
Blovice Blovice (; german: Blowitz) is a town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,100 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Bohušov, Hradiště, Hradišťská Lhotka, Hradišťský Újezd, Komorno, ...
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Spálené Poříčí Spálené Poříčí (; german: Brennporitschen) is a town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monumen ...
) *
Domažlice Domažlice (; german: Taus) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation. Administrative parts The tow ...
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Kdyně Kdyně (; german: Neugedein) is a town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,100 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Branišov, Dobříkov, Hluboká, Modlín, Nové Chalupy, Podzámčí, Prapo ...
) *
Horažďovice Horažďovice (; german: Horaschdowitz) is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,100 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Admin ...
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Horšovský Týn Horšovský Týn (; german: Bischofteinitz) is a town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,800 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reserv ...
( Staňkov) *
Kralovice Kralovice (; german: Kralowitz) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants. It is known for the former pilgrimage site of Mariánská Týnice. Administrative parts Villages of Bu ...
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Manětín Manětín (; german: Manetin) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants. The historical town centre and centre of Rabštejn nad Střelou are well preserved and both are protected b ...
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Plasy Plasy (; german: Plass) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants. It is known for its former monastery. Administrative parts Villages of Babina, Horní Hradiště, Lomnička, Neb ...
) *
Klatovy Klatovy (; german: Klattau) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 22,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Klatovy is made up of 30 ...
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Nýrsko Nýrsko (; german: Neuern) is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,800 inhabitants. Administrative parts Town parts and villages of Blata, Bystřice nad Úhlavou, Hodousice, Stará Lhota, Starý Lá ...
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Plánice Plánice () (german: Planitz) is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Bližanovy, Křížovice, Kvasetice, Lovčice, Mlynářovice, Nová Plánice, ...
) *
Nepomuk Nepomuk (; german: Pomuk) is a town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,700 inhabitants. It is known as the birthplace of Saint John of Nepomuk, who was born here around 1340 and whose statue can b ...
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Nýřany Nýřany (; german: Nürschan) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,900 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Doubrava and Kamenný Újezd are administrative parts of Nýřany. Geo ...
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Město Touškov Město Touškov (; german: Tuschkau Stadt) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an Cultural monument (Czech Repub ...
, Všeruby,
Třemošná Třemošná (; german: Tschemoschna) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,100 inhabitants. Administrative parts Village of Záluží is an administrative part of Třemošná. Geography Tře ...
) *
Plzeň Plzeň (; German and English: Pilsen, in German ) is a city in the Czech Republic. About west of Prague in western Bohemia, it is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 169,000 inhabita ...
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Starý Plzenec Starý Plzenec (; german: Altpilsen) is a town in Plzeň-City District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,200 inhabitants. Administrative parts The village of Sedlec is an administrative part of Starý Plzenec. Geography ...
) *
Přeštice Přeštice (; german: Prestitz) is a town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,600 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Skočice, Zastávka and Žerovice are administrative parts of Přeštic ...
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Rokycany Rokycany (; german: Rokitzan) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 14,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Rokycany is made up o ...
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Radnice Radnice () is a town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. Administrative parts The village of Svatá Barbora is an administrative part of Radnice. Geography Radnice is located about no ...
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Zbiroh Zbiroh () is a town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,500 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Chotětín, Jablečno, Přísednice and Třebnuška are administrative parts of Zbiroh. Geograph ...
) * Stod ( Dobřany,
Holýšov Holýšov (; german: Holleischen) is a town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,100 inhabitants. Administrative parts The village of Dolní Kamenice is an administrative part of Holýšov. Geograp ...
) * Stříbro (
Bezdružice Bezdružice (; german: Weseritz) is a town in Tachov District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Dolní Polžice, Horní Polžice, Kamýk, Kohoutov, Křivce, Pačín, Řešín ...
) * Sušice (
Kašperské Hory Kašperské Hory (; german: Bergreichenstein) is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. It is known as a ski resort. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an ur ...
) *
Tachov Tachov (; german: Tachau) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Mže River. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts ...
( Bor, Planá u Mariánských Lázní)


Population

As of 1 January 2019, the total population of the region was 584,672 inhabitants. Almost 30% of the inhabitants reside in Plzeň which is the fourth largest city in the Czech Republic with 172 thousand inhabitants. There are 56 towns in the region, which account for 67% of the total population. More than 33% of the population lives in municipalities with less than 2,000 inhabitants. The Plzeň Region is the third least densely populated region in the Czech Republic. The population density is 75.6 inhabitants per km2 while the national average is 135 inhabitants per km2. The least populated part of the region is
Tachov District Tachov District ( cs, okres Tachov)( German: Bezirk Tachau) is a district ('' okres'') within Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is Tachov. List of municipalities Benešovice - Bezdružice - Bor - Brod nad Tichou - Broumov - ...
(39 inhabitants per km2). The average age of the population in the region was 42.7 in 2019.


Cities and towns

The table shows ťhe most populated cities and towns in the region (as of 1 January 2019):


Geography and climate

In the south-eastern part of the region there is a range of
Bohemian Forest The Bohemian Forest, known in Czech as Šumava () and in German as Böhmerwald, is a low mountain range in Central Europe. Geographically, the mountains extend from Plzeň Region and South Bohemia in the Czech Republic to Austria and Bavaria ...
mountains. The capital Plzeň is surrounded by Plzeň Basin. The rest of the region is occupied by highlands, namely Plzeň Highlands and Brdy Highlands. The largest part of the region belongs to the drainage basin of
Berounka The Berounka is a river in the Czech Republic, long, the biggest left tributary of Vltava, draining an area of . It carries the name Mže () for from its source in Germany, next to the Czech border, until its confluence with the Radbuza in Plze ...
river. The southern part of the region belongs to the drainage basin of Otava River. The agricultural land covers 50.2% of the total area of the region, where 67.9% is arable land. Forests cover 39.7% of the total region's area, with higher proportions of forests can be found especially in Šumava, Brdy Highlands and the Bohemian Forest. There are raw material resources on the region's territory, such as coal, heat-resistant and ceramic clays, and building stone limestone. The conditions for farming are quite favourable as well. The climate of the region is influenced by the western and south-western winds from the
Atlantic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's five oceans, with an area of about . It covers approximately 20% of Earth's surface and about 29% of its water surface area. It is known to separate the " Old World" of Africa, Europe ...
, which bring the largest part of the regional precipitation. The climate varies considerably within the region. The warmest part of the region is in the Plzeň Basin.


Economy

Plzeň Region is average in economic development when compared to the rest of the Czech Republic. In 2011, the region produced 4.8% of the national
GDP Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced and sold (not resold) in a specific time period by countries. Due to its complex and subjective nature this measure is ofte ...
. The region's total GDP was CZK 186.6 billion (EUR 7.3 billion) and per capita GDP was CZK 325,753 which was the third highest regional result. The most significant sectors in the region are engineering, food processing, building materials industry, ceramics industry, energy production and metallurgy. In 2010 there were 207,000 people employed in the region, accounting for 36% of the total population. In 2011, the business sector in the Plzeň Region comprised 147,000 entities, the majority of which were sole traders. 40% of all economic subjects were based in Plzeň area. The average wage in the region in September 2013 was CZK 23,105 (approximately EUR 905). Compared to other Czech regions, the Plzeň Region has a relatively low level of unemployment (6.07% as of September 2013). The most significant engineering company in the region is supposedly Škoda Machine Tool a.s. producing for example milling and boring machines, centre lathes, turntables, etc. Other important industrial companies are DIOSS Nýřany a.s. (accumulators and batteries), Okula Nýrsko a.s. (processing of plastics) and Lasselsberger s.r.o (ceramics industry). A number of foreign investors based their establishments in the region in the recent decades, namely Panasonic AVC Networks Czech s.r.o. (flat screen displays production), Yazaki Wiring Technologies Czech s.r.o (components for automobile industry), Vishay Electronic s.r.o. (production of electric components), Borgers Cs spol. s.r.o. (plastic products), etc. Among important food processing companies of the region belong: *
Pilsner Urquell Brewery Plzeňský Prazdroj, a. s. (, known in English as the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, is a Czech brewery opened in 1842 and headquartered in Plzeň, Czech Republic. It was the first brewery to produce pale lager, branded as Pilsner Urquell, which becam ...
(Czech: ''Plzeňský Prazdroj a.s.''), which was established in 1843 and is the largest Czech beer exporter; * Stock Plzeň a.s., the largest Czech producer of liquors; * Bohemia Sekt Českomoravská vinařská a.s., an important Czech producer of wines, based in Starý Plzenec The road network of the region consists of 5,129 km of road, whereof 109 km are motorways. The main motorway in the region is the D5 motorway connecting Plzeň with Prague and Germany. As of 1 January 2011 there was 711 km of railways.


Environment

Compared to the rest of the Czech Republic, the quality of the environment may be regarded as good. Specific emissions in the region are lower than the national average. The least damaged areas comprise the mountainous parts of Šumava, the Bohemian Forest, western parts of Brdy Highlands, and the areas surrounding the municipalities of
Manětín Manětín (; german: Manetin) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants. The historical town centre and centre of Rabštejn nad Střelou are well preserved and both are protected b ...
and Nečtiny. The protection of the environment in Šumava has been ensured by the establishment of
Šumava National Park The Šumava National Park ( cs, Národní park Šumava, usually shortened as NP Šumava), or Bohemian Forest National Park, is a national park in the South Bohemian regions of the Czech Republic along the border with Germany (where the smaller ad ...
and the Šumava Landscape Protected Area. In 2005, the Protected Landscape Area Bohemian Forest was newly designated. There are 182 small protected areas in the Region and several wildlife parks have been designated to conserve the landscape variability. On the other hand, the environment is severely damaged in
Plzeň Plzeň (; German and English: Pilsen, in German ) is a city in the Czech Republic. About west of Prague in western Bohemia, it is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 169,000 inhabita ...
. Specific emissions reported for the
Plzeň-City District Plzeň-City District ( cs, okres Plzeň-město)(German: Stadt Bezirk Pilsen) is a district (''okres'') within Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is Plzeň. Complete list of municipalities * Dýšina – previously Plzeň-North Dis ...
are several times above the national average. Plzeň and its surroundings suffer from heavy road traffic and high concentration of industrial activities. The traffic worsens quality of the environment by emissions (nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons) and noise. Moreover, the areas surrounding the municipalities
Nýřany Nýřany (; german: Nürschan) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,900 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Doubrava and Kamenný Újezd are administrative parts of Nýřany. Geo ...
, Tlučná, Vejprnice, Břasy,
Radnice Radnice () is a town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. Administrative parts The village of Svatá Barbora is an administrative part of Radnice. Geography Radnice is located about no ...
, Stříbro and
Ejpovice Ejpovice is a municipality and village in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. Ejpovice lies approximately west of Rokycany, east of Plzeň, and south-west of Prague. Transport The municip ...
were affected by mining or quarrying activities.


Cross-border cooperation

Since 1993,
Domažlice District Domažlice District ( cs, okres Domažlice) is a district ('' okres'') within Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is Domažlice. Complete list of municipalities Babylon - Bělá nad Radbuzou - Blížejov - Brnířov - Čermná - ...
,
Klatovy District Klatovy District ( cs, Okres Klatovy) is a district (''okres'') within Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is Klatovy. With its area of 1,946 km² it is the largest district in the Czech Republic. List of municipalities Běha ...
and
Tachov District Tachov District ( cs, okres Tachov)( German: Bezirk Tachau) is a district ('' okres'') within Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is Tachov. List of municipalities Benešovice - Bezdružice - Bor - Brod nad Tichou - Broumov - ...
have been using the European support programme of the cross-border cooperation. The municipalities in the border areas of the Czech Republic and Germany form two Euroregions: the Bohemian Forest- the Bavarian Forest–Mühlveiertel and Egrensis. Cross-border co-operation with Bavaria on the Euroregional basis helps moderate social-economic differences.


Tourism and culture

The region is attractive for tourists. Plzeň offers many historical landmarks and natural points of interest. Tourists are also attracted by a dense network of recreation and hiking trails, zoological and botanical gardens in Plzeň and hills in its surroundings – Krkavec, Chlum and Sylván with observation towers. Other places of interest in the region are (in alphabetical order): * the remains of
Buben The tambourine is a musical instrument in the Percussion instrument, percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingle (percussion), jingles, called "zills". Classically the term tambourine deno ...
, Libštejn and Radyně Gothic castles and Rabštejn nad Střelou castle; *
Horšovský Týn Horšovský Týn (; german: Bischofteinitz) is a town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,800 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reserv ...
with its Renaissance chateau; * Kaceřov Renaissance chateau; *
Kašperk Castle Kašperk Castle (german: Karlsberg) is a medieval castle placed in southwestern Bohemia (modern Czech Republic, former Kingdom of Bohemia). It is said to be the most highly located royal castle in Bohemia. Its elevation is above sea level). ...
; * Kladruby monastery; * Kozel chateau; * Lužany chateau; *
Manětín Manětín (; german: Manetin) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants. The historical town centre and centre of Rabštejn nad Střelou are well preserved and both are protected b ...
baroque chateau; * Nebílovy baroque chateau; *
Plasy Plasy (; german: Plass) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants. It is known for its former monastery. Administrative parts Villages of Babina, Horní Hradiště, Lomnička, Neb ...
Monastery; * The water castle at Švihov. * The Black tower and the old town in
Klatovy Klatovy (; german: Klattau) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 22,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Klatovy is made up of 30 ...
. Also the town of
Domažlice Domažlice (; german: Taus) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation. Administrative parts The tow ...
and its traditional summer Chod Festival attract attention of many visitors.


Gallery

File:Domažlice at dawn.JPG,
Domažlice Domažlice (; german: Taus) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation. Administrative parts The tow ...
at dawn File:Chodský-Újezd.JPG, A church in Chodský Újezd File:Koráb.JPG, Lookout tower at Koráb hill near to
Kdyně Kdyně (; german: Neugedein) is a town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,100 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Branišov, Dobříkov, Hluboká, Modlín, Nové Chalupy, Podzámčí, Prapo ...
File:Klatovy.JPG,
Klatovy Klatovy (; german: Klattau) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 22,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Klatovy is made up of 30 ...
File:Nebilovy zamek.jpg, Chauteau in
Nebílovy Nebílovy (german: Nebillau) is a municipality and village in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Nebílovy lies approximately south of Plzeň and south-west of Prague. Demographics ...
File:Great Synagogue in Pilsen-2010.jpg, Great Synagogue in
Plzeň Plzeň (; German and English: Pilsen, in German ) is a city in the Czech Republic. About west of Prague in western Bohemia, it is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 169,000 inhabita ...
File:Pilsen from above2.jpg,
Plzeň Plzeň (; German and English: Pilsen, in German ) is a city in the Czech Republic. About west of Prague in western Bohemia, it is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 169,000 inhabita ...
File:Pnovany bridge.jpg, Pnovany bridge near
Plzeň Plzeň (; German and English: Pilsen, in German ) is a city in the Czech Republic. About west of Prague in western Bohemia, it is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 169,000 inhabita ...
File:Hrad Rabí.jpeg, Ruins of the
Rabí Castle Rabí or Rábí is a ruined castle in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It is the largest castle (in terms of area) in the country. Rabí Castle was proclaimed a national cultural monument in 1978. Etymology The name of the castle might ...
File:Radec vyhledSV.JPG, North-east view from Radeč File:Rokycany CZ Our Lady of the Snow church and Marian column 0589.jpg, Josef Urban Square in
Rokycany Rokycany (; german: Rokitzan) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 14,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Rokycany is made up o ...
File:Stribro - bridge.JPG, Stříbro File:Tachov nam.JPG,
Tachov Tachov (; german: Tachau) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Mže River. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts ...
File:Namesti1 v Utery.jpg, Square in village Úterý File:River Vydra.JPG, River Vydra, a tributary of Otava


References


External links

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Characteristics of the Plzeňský Region



official multi-language website of Plzeň

information and news portal of Plzeňský Region
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