SOUTH BOHEMIAN REGION

'South Bohemian Region' (Czech: ''Jihočeský kraj'') is an administrative unit (''kraj'') of the Czech Republic, located mostly in the southern part of its historical region of Bohemia, with a small part in southwestern Moravia. The region borders (from the west clockwise) the regions Plzeň, Central Bohemia, Vysocina and South Moravia. To the south it borders Austria and Germany. The region was also previously referred to as ''Budĕjovický kraj'' or ''Českobudĕjovický kraj'' but since 2001 these terms are officially obsolete. Its capital is České Budějovice.

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Geography

Rivers

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Geography

The highest elevation in the region is the 1,378 metre high Plechý in the Bohemian Forest, the lowest elevation with 350 metres above sea level is at the Orlík Dam.
A big part of the Šumava National Park is situated in South Bohemia. The Bohemian Forest is a popular holiday destination because it is excellent hiking country. Most interesting natural and cultural sights are connected with more than 500 km of summer marked trails and many bike trails.

Rivers

★ Vltava

★ Lužnice

★ Otava

★ Malše

★ Nežárka

★ Lomnice

External links

★ Official website

★ Tourist Information System Of South Bohemia

★ Bohemian Forest

★ Region statistics