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Úvaly
Úvaly () is a town in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,500 inhabitants. Etymology The name means 'valleys' in Czech. It was originally used in the singular, but was gradually changed to the plural. Geography Úvaly is located about east of the centre of Prague. It lies in the Prague Plateau. The highest point is at above sea level. The Výmola stream flows through the town. There are several small fishponds in the municipal territory. History The first written mention of Úvaly is from 1290. The settlement lied on the important trade route Prague–Český Brod–Kutná Hora, which helped to its growth. In 1654 it was first mentioned as a Městys, market town. In 1845, the railway Prague–Olomouc via Úvaly was built, and the population of Úvaly grew up from hundreds to thousands. In 1969, Úvaly became a town. Demographics Transport The I/12 road from Prague to Kolín passes through the town. Úvaly is located on ...
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