Lokit'

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Lokit'

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Loket is a town in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic, known for its well-preserved castle overlooking the Ohře river. Founded in the 13th century, it served as a royal town under Charles IV. The town's name derives from the elbow-shaped bend of the river.

Statistics

Area

0.50 km²

Population

10,515,868

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