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Denisa Spergerová
Miss Czech Republic is a national beauty pageant in the Czech Republic where the winner represents the country at Miss World. History Miss Czech Republic was founded by Taťána Makarenko, who still organizes the pageant. The organization was originally called Miss Face Czech Republic until January 2018. Winners of international beauty pageants: * One — Miss World winners: Krystyna Pyszková (2023) Winners of other international pageants : * One — Top Model of the World winner: Natálie Kočendová (2021) Titles Note that the year designates the time Miss & Mister Czech Republic acquired that particular pageant franchise. ;Gallery File:Taťána Makarenko.png, File:Barbora Aglerova.png, File:Krystyna Pyszková (cropped).png, File:Mariana Bečková.png, File:Sophia Osako.png, File:Veronica Biasiol.png, Titleholders Before 2020: Single stage In advance of 2023, the main winners were sent to Miss World (2017–2022) and Miss Grand International (2015–2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prague
Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its Prague metropolitan area, metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people. Prague is a historical city with Romanesque architecture, Romanesque, Czech Gothic architecture, Gothic, Czech Renaissance architecture, Renaissance and Czech Baroque architecture, Baroque architecture. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV (r. 1346–1378) and Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II (r. 1575–1611). It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and Austria-Hungary. The city played major roles in the Bohemian Reformation, Bohemian and the Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Charm
Miss Charm is an international beauty pageant based in Vietnam with the mission of promoting culture, tourism and educational activities. The current Miss Charm is Rashmita Rasindran from Malaysia, who was crowned on 21 December 2024 at Nguyen Du Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. History The pageant was founded on 8 October 2019 as Miss Charm International,. The contest is owned by Elite Vietnam, an entertainment company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The first competition was postponed several times in two years by the outbreak of COVID-19. On 17 November 2022, a press conference at Lotte Hotel Saigon re-launched the contest after the delay, with the name shortened to Miss Charm. The prize for the winner was annouced to be $100,000. Editions The following is a list of Miss Charm pageant edition and information. Titleholders Note: * Crowns The official Miss Charm crown was made by Mexican jewelry designer, Ricardo Patraca, at an estimated cost of US$150,00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baška (Frýdek-Místek District)
Baška () is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,000 inhabitants. Administrative division Baška consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Baška (1,850) *Hodoňovice (728) *Kunčičky u Bašky (1,304) Etymology The name is probably derived from personal name ''Baška''. According to less probable theories, the name is derived from the folk name for the sheep that were bred here. Geography Baška is located about south of Frýdek-Místek and south of Ostrava. It is situated on both sides of the historical border between Moravia and Silesia; Hodoňovice and Kunčičky u Bašky lies in Moravia and the village of Baška in Silesia. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills on the Ostravice River. On the northeast edge of the municipality is the Baška Reservoir. It was built on the Baštice stream in 1958–1961, on an area of . The reservoir i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruntál
Bruntál (; ) is a town in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 15,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Bruntál consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Bruntál (14,935) *Karlovec (1) Karlovec forms an Enclave and exclave, exclave of the municipal territory. Etymology The original German name ''Freudenthal'' means 'valley of joy' and refers to the town's location in a valley. The Czech name was later created by transcribing the German name. Geography Bruntál is located about north of Olomouc and northwest of Ostrava, in the historical region of Czech Silesia. It lies in the Nízký Jeseník range. The town lies in a valley surrounded by several hills. The highest point is the hill Uhlířský vrch at above sea level. The Černý Creek with its tributaries, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jihlava
Jihlava (; ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 55,000 inhabitants. Jihlava is the capital of the Vysočina Region, situated on the Jihlava (river), Jihlava River on the historical border between Moravia and Bohemia. Historically, Jihlava is the oldest mining town in the Czech Republic, older than Kutná Hora. The historic centre of Jihlava is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Administrative division Jihlava consists of 17 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Jihlava (41,265) *Antonínův Důl (577) *Červený Kříž (284) *Helenín (1,036) *Henčov (180) *Heroltice (201) *Horní Kosov (3,795) *Hosov (177) *Hruškové Dvory (606) *Kosov (112) *Pávov (465) *Popice (254) *Pístov (162) *Sasov (111) *Staré Hory (1,015) *Vysoká (72) *Zborná (211) Etymology The origin of the Jihlava's name (''Iglau'' in German) is unclear. The most common theory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolní Kounice
Dolní Kounice (; ) is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,600 inhabitants. Geography Dolní Kounice is located about southwest of Brno. It lies in the Bobrava Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The town is situated in the valley of the Jihlava (river), Jihlava River. History The first written mention of Kounice is from 1183, when the Premonstratensians, Premonstratensian ''Rosa coeli'' convent was built here. It was founded in 1181 and was the oldest convent in Moravia. A church already stood here in 1183. In 1284–1330, a Gothic castle was built by the convent on a hill above the village. Since the 15th century, the village has been named Dolní Kounice. In 1527, the convent was abolished. An attempt was made to restore it in 1702, but a year later it was destroyed by a fire and never restored again. From 1537, the estate was owned by various noble families. In 1571, Dolní Kounice was promoted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pardubice
Pardubice (; ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 92,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the Elbe River. The historic centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Pardubice is known as the centre of industry, which represents an oil refinery or an electronic equipment plant. The city is well known for its sport events, which include the Velká pardubická steeplechase in horse racing, the Golden Helmet of Pardubice in motorcycle racing, and the Czech Open international chess and board games festival. Administrative division Pardubice consists of eight Statutory city (Czech Republic)#Differences of statutory city, self-governing boroughs. In addition, Pardubice consists of 27 municipal parts, whose borders do not respect the boundaries of boroughs (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Pardubice I (20,928) **''Bílé Předměs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olomouc
Olomouc (; ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 103,000 inhabitants, making it the Statutory city (Czech Republic), sixth largest city in the country. It is the administrative centre of the Olomouc Region. Located on the Morava (river), Morava River, the city is the ecclesiastical metropolis and was a historical co-capital city of Moravia, before having been occupied by the Military of the Swedish Empire, Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War. The historic city centre is well preserved and is protected as Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Holy Trinity Column was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its quintessential Baroque architecture, Baroque style and symbolic value. Administrative division Olomouc consists of 26 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Olomouc (13,446) *Bělidla (834) *Černovír (1,010) *Chomoutov (1,070) *Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrudim
Chrudim () is a town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 24,000 inhabitants. It is the second largest town of the region. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Chrudim consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Chrudim I (693) *Chrudim II (5,200) *Chrudim III (6,571) *Chrudim IV (9,304) *Medlešice (601) *Topol (222) *Vestec (110) *Vlčnov (172) Etymology The name was derived from the personal name Chrudim, meaning "Chrudim's (castle)". Geography Chrudim is located about south of Pardubice. It lies mostly in the Svitavy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Podhůra at above sea level. This hill is situated in the southern tip of the municipal territory, which extends into the Iron Mountains (Czech Republic), Iron Mountains and the eponymous protected landscape area. The Chrudimka Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Předboj
Předboj is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. Etymology The initial name of the village was Přeboj. The Old Czech word ''přeboj'' meant 'robbery'. To make the name less unflattering and more understandable, it was changed to Předboj. Geography Předboj is located about north of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape in the Central Elbe Table. The highest point is at above sea level. The brook Kojetický potok flows through the municipality and supplies a system of several fishponds there. History The first written mention of Předboj is from 1253, when King Wenceslaus I donated the village to the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star. It was founded on a trade route from Prague to the north. Předboj often changed owners and was mostly the property of various less important noble families. In 1671, when Předboj was owned by the St. George's Convent in Prague, the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haňovice
Haňovice is a municipality and village in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. Administrative division Haňovice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Haňovice (335) *Kluzov (91) Etymology The initial name of the village was Hanějovice. The name was derived from the personal name Haněj. In the 19th century, the name was shortened to Haňovice. History The first written mention of Haňovice is in a deed of bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141. The village was probably founded at the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries. Geography Haňovice is located about northwest of Olomouc. Most of the municipal territory lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Upper Morava Valley. The western part extends into the Zábřeh Highlands and includes the highest point of Haňovice at above sea level. The Loučka Stream flows through the municipality. Demographics Transport The D35 mot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ostrava
Ostrava (; ; ) is a city in the north-east of the Czech Republic and the capital of the Moravian-Silesian Region. It has about 283,000 inhabitants. It lies from the border with Poland, at the confluences of four rivers: Oder, Opava (river), Opava, Ostravice (river), Ostravice and Lučina (river), Lučina. Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic in terms of both population and area, the second largest city in the region of Moravia, and the largest city in the historical land of Czech Silesia. It straddles the border of the two historic provinces of Moravia and Silesia. The wider conurbation – which also includes the towns of Bohumín, Havířov, Karviná, Orlová, Petřvald (Karviná District), Petřvald and Rychvald – is home to about 500,000 people, making it the largest urban area in the Czech Republic apart from the capital Prague. Ostrava grew in importance due to its position at the heart of a major coalfield, becoming an important industrial engine of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
