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South Moravian Region

Coordinates: 49°10′N 16°35′E / 49.167°N 16.583°E / 49.167; 16.583
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South Moravian Region
Jihomoravský kraj
Flag of South Moravian Region
Coat of arms of South Moravian Region
CountryCzech Republic
CapitalBrno
Area
 • Total7,187.8 km2 (2,775.2 sq mi)
Highest elevation
819 m (2,687 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total1,187,667
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeCZ-64
Vehicle registrationB
Websitewww.kr-jihomoravsky.cz

The South Moravian Region is an administrative unit (kraj) of the Czech Republic. The capital city is Brno.

The region is famous for its wine production. The area around the towns of Mikulov, Znojmo, Velké Pavlovice along with the Slovácko region provide 94% of the Czech Republic's vineyards.

Podyjí National Park is in the south-eastern part of the region.

Administrative divisions

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The South Moravian Region is divided into 7 districts:

Districts of South Moravia Region
  Blansko
  Břeclav
  Brno City
  Brno-Venkov (Brno Country)
  Hodonín
  Vyškov
  Znojmo

Places of interest

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References

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  1. "Population of territorial units of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Archived from the original on 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-04-30.

49°10′N 16°35′E / 49.167°N 16.583°E / 49.167; 16.583