South Bohemian Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Bohemia Region
Jihočeský kraj
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Jindřichův Hradec castle
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| Country | Czech Republic | ||
| Capital | České Budějovice | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 10,056.79 km2 (3,882.95 sq mi) | ||
| Highest elevation | 1,378 m (4,521 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 642,133 | ||
| • Density | 63.85069/km2 (165.37253/sq mi) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | CZ-JC | ||
| Vehicle registration | C | ||
| Website | www.kraj-jihocesky.cz | ||
South Bohemia is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is České Budějovice.
The Bohemian Forest is in the south-west. The region is located in the drainage basin of Vltava river. Other significant rivers are Malše, Lužnice, Otava, Nežárka and Lomnice. South Bohemia is famous for its countless ponds. Rožmberk Pond is the largest one. Much of Šumava National Park is also in the region.
The region is divided into 7 districts:
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Districts of South Bohemia Region
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Images for kids
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Plešné Lake
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Rustic baroque in Holašovice
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Chauteau in Bechyně
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Přemysl Otakar II Square in České Budějovice
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Castle in Český Krumlov
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Chalupská slať peat bog in the Bohemian Forest
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Dačice
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Lipno Dam
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Velké Square in Písek
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Prachatice
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Rožmberk nad Vltavou
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Strakonice pedestrian bridge
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Town square in Volyně
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See also
In Spanish: Región de Bohemia Meridional para niños
