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Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Aš is a town situated in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic near the German border. It is located within the Fichtel Mountains and has a history deeply tied to industrial development. The town's name is derived from historical German terms for ash trees and water.

Statistics

Area

55.86 km²

Population

12,684

Location