Pardubice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pardubice
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Statutory City
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The main square as seen from the Green Tower
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 Pardubice
Location in Czech Republic
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| Country |  Czech Republic |
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| Region | Pardubice | ||
| District | Pardubice | ||
| First documented | 1295 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 77.71 km2 (30.00 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 237 m (778 ft) | ||
| Population
(2019-01-01)
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| • Total | 90,688 | ||
| • Density | 1,167.01/km2 (3,022.53/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
530 01
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Pardubice is a city in the Czech Republic. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 96 kilometres east of Prague. There is an old tower and a castle. Factories include the Synthesia chemical factory (manufacturer of Semtex, a plastic explosive), an oil refinery Paramo, a heavy machinery factory and an electronic equipment plant. The city is well known for its sport events, which include the Great Pardubice Steeplechase in horse racing, the Golden Helmet of Pardubice in motorcycle racing, and the Czech Open in golf.
Images for kids
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Church of Saint Bartholomew on Republic Square
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Pardubice Castle
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Foxconn Czech Republic
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Pardubice main railway station
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View towards the Green Gate
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Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary on the Komenského Square
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See also
In Spanish: Pardubice para niños
