Žamberk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Šamberk is a town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic, northeast of Časté nad Orlicí. Founded in the 13th century, it originated from a Slavic settlement on a trade route. The town was initially known by its German name, Senftenberg, but the Czech name soon followed.
Statistics
Area
16.91 km²
Population
5,819