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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 (%) : 0
Internet Users : 880,732
Internet Users (Rank) : 2nd/13
Area : 5,431
Area (Rank) : 6th/13
Region Population : 1,490,184
Region Population (Rank) : 3rd/13
Ostrava Observation Tower
© CzechTourism - Mediabank, author: Jan Vlček

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. Out of 13 region of Czech Republic, Moravia-Silesia is the 1st highest ranked in Polish Speakers .This implies that this region has significantly more people speaking Polish language when compared to other regions.
2. In Disposable Income per Capita (CZK) , Moravia-Silesia is the 1st highest ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 414,887. This indicates higher average individual purchasing power, pointing to stronger standards of living.
3. The average Students per Teacher in Secondary Education of Czech Republic is 11. Moravia-Silesia is the 6th highest ranked out of 13 region. This suggests larger class sizes, which may reduce opportunities for subject-specific guidance and individualized academic support in secondary education.
4. In Military Force , Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd highest ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 1,571. This indicates a strong military presence in the region, possibly due to strategic installations.
5. In Region Population , Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd highest ranked region in Czech Republic. The average is 1,027,413. This region likely has a larger area and/or a higher concentration of urban settlements.

Worse than Czech Republic Average-

1. The average Pigs of Czech Republic is 110,217. Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd worst ranked out of 13 region. This suggests a lower level of pig farming, possibly due to cultural preferences, limited demand, or farming regulations.
2. The average Ukrainian Speakers of Czech Republic is 9,518. Moravia-Silesia is the 3rd worst ranked out of 13 region. 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. Out of 13 region of Czech Republic, Moravia-Silesia is the 8th worst ranked in Area .This is likely a legacy of late medieval kingdom boundaries, prior to the era of modern country creation.