Karviná
Sign in to saveKarviná (; , ) is a city in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 49,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Olza River in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia.
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Karviná is a city in the Czech Republic's Moravian-Silesian Region with roughly 49,000 residents, located along the Olza River in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia. It represents an important settlement in this part of Central Europe where historical and regional boundaries intersect.
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- Karviná
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- Statutory city
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- Town square in Karviná-Fryštát
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- Moravian-Silesian
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- District
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- Karviná
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- Administrative division
- Etymology
- Geography
- History
- Demographics
- Economy
- Education
- Sport
- Sights
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
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Karviná (; , ) is a city in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 49,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Olza River in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia.
Karviná is known as an industrial city with tradition in coal mining. The historic centre in Karviná-Fryštát is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.