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    • ABOUT VYSOČINA

    Vysočina is the 5th largest region in the Czech Republic, covering 6,796 km2, which constitutes about 9 % of the country’s total area.

    The name of the Region – Vysočina, i.e., Bohemian-Moravian Highlands – directly indicates that it is situated in the geological formation along the border between Bohemia and Moravia, which consists of a typical undulating landscape at an altitude of 600–800 meters above sea level. The highest point in the Region is Javořice near Telč (837 meters above sea level).

    Four towns in the Region have more than 20,000 inhabitants, and one city has over 50,000 inhabitants. The Region has a total of 511,150 inhabitants (as of 30. 6. 2006). There are 75 inhabitants per km2, which is the 3rd lowest density amongst Czech regions. Vysočina has therefore preserved its singular status of a wholesome rural region.

    The regional seat of Vysočina is Jihlava; but the Region’s administration is broken down into 15 administrative districts with extended jurisdiction. In all, the Region has 704 municipalities, which is the 2nd highest number in all the regions.

    ikona obrázek Map – Municipalities with extended jurisdiction