Ostrava

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Ostrava

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Ostrava is a major city in the Czech Republic, serving as the administrative center of the Moravian-Silesian Region. It is located in the northeastern part of the country near the confluence of the Ostravice and Oder rivers. The city has a rich industrial history centered on coal mining.

Statistics

Area

214.23 km²

Population

283,187

Location