South Moravian Region

South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj)
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Country Czech Republic
Districts Blansko District, Břeclav District, Brno-City District, Brno-Country District, Hodonín District, Vyškov District, Znojmo District
Capital Brno
Highest point Čupec
 - elevation 819 m (2,687 ft)
Area 7,196.5 km2 (2,779 sq mi)
Population 1,196,113 (03/2011)
Density 166 / km2 (430 / sq mi)
Governor Michal Hašek
ISO 3166-2 CZ-JM
Licence plate B
Website: http://www.kr-jihomoravsky.cz/

South Moravian Region (Czech: Jihomoravský kraj) is an administrative unit (Czech: kraj) of the Czech Republic, located in the south-western part of its historical region of Moravia, with exception of Jobova Lhota, that belongs to Bohemia. Its capital is Brno the 2nd largest city of the Czech Republic. 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.

Cities and towns

See also

Moravian wine

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