Moravia-Silesia Analytics

Home to 11% of the Czech population, the Moravia-Silesia region reports a GDP of 655,119 CZK and a GDP per capita of 550,454 CZK. It accounts for 14% of the country\'s cabbages and 14% of currants. With 16 monuments, the region boasts landmarks such as Landek Park Mining Museum, Hukvaldy Castle and Silesian Ostrava Castle.

LANGUAGES

  • Official Language:
  • 1. Czech Speakers : 1,023,433
  • 2. Slovak Speakers : 33,907
Region Capital : Ostrava
GDP per Capita (CZK) : 550,454
GDP (CZK Mn.) (Rank) : 3rd/13
Towns : 42
Unemployment Rate (%) : 4
Internet Users : 874,142
Internet Users (Rank) : 2nd/13
Area : 5,431
Area (Rank) : 6th/13
Region Population : 1,182,613
Region Population (Rank) : 3rd/13
Ostrava Observation Tower
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Moravia-Silesia Highlights

Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd ranked region in population and 6th ranked in area out of 13 regions in the Czech Republic. It's capital is Ostrava and is the 3rd highest ranked in population & 11th ranked in area, in Czech Republic. Please keep the region rank in perspective, for the highlights below.

Better than Czech Republic Average-

1. In Polish Speakers , Moravia-Silesia is the 1st highest ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 3,820. This implies that this region has significantly more people speaking Polish language when compared to other regions.
2. The average Disposable Income per Capita (CZK) of Czech Republic is 414,887. Moravia-Silesia is the 1st highest ranked out of 13 region. This indicates higher average individual purchasing power, pointing to stronger standards of living.
3. In Students per Teacher in Primary Education , Moravia-Silesia is the 12th highest ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 13. This suggests larger class sizes, which may limit individual attention and hinder foundational skill development in primary education.
4. Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd highest ranked in Region Population out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This region likely has a larger area and/or a higher concentration of urban settlements.
5. In Military Force , Moravia-Silesia is the 4th highest ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 1,432. This indicates a strong military presence in the region, possibly due to strategic installations.

Worse than Czech Republic Average-

1. Out of 13 region of Czech Republic, Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd worst ranked in Afforestation .This suggests limited reforestation initiatives and challenges in expanding green spaces in the region.
2. Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd worst ranked in Ukrainian Speakers out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This implies that this region has significantly lesser people speaking Ukrainian when compared to other regions.
3. Moravia-Silesia is the 4th worst ranked in No. of Monuments out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This suggests the region's relatively recent urban expansion and limited cultural heritage compared to other regions.
4. The average GDP per Capita (CZK) of Czech Republic is 603,715. Moravia-Silesia is the 5th worst ranked out of 13 region. This suggests lower economic output per person, possibly indicating income disparities or underdevelopment.
5. Moravia-Silesia is the 8th worst ranked in Area out of 13 region of Czech Republic. This is likely a legacy of late medieval kingdom boundaries, prior to the era of modern country creation.