Orlová
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Orlová is a town in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic, historically significant for its coal mining industry. It is located in the Ostrava Basin within the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia. The town was founded following a legend involving Duke Mieszko IV Tanglefoot.
Statistics
Area
24.67 km²
Population
27,540