Opava
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Opava is a city in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic, historically serving as the capital of Austrian Silesia. It was established in the 12th century and later became the seat of the Duchy of Troppau under the House of Liechtenstein. The city is situated at the confluence of the Opava and Moravice rivers.
Statistics
Area
90.61 km²
Population
55,109