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28-633: Slapy is located in the Central Bohemian Region , in the Benešov Uplands . It lies about 22 kilometres (14 mi) south of Prague . It is named after the village of Slapy , located near the dam. The Slapy Reservoir was built on the Vltava River as part of the so-called Vltava Cascade: it is preceded by the Orlík Reservoir and followed by the Štěchovice Reservoir . Slapy has an area of

56-656: A brief stretch in Poland . It is a right tributary of the Elbe River and flows through the Liberec and Central Bohemian regions. It is 167.0 km (103.8 mi) long, making it the 10th longest river in the Czech Republic . The first written mention of Jizera (as Gizera ) is from the 13th century. The origin of the name is most likely Celtic and is derived from the verbal root -eis, -ois, -is , meaning "to flow briskly". It has

84-462: A company of nationwide importance. Another car manufacturer which is active in the region is TPCA Czech, s.r.o. in Kolín. The north-eastern part of the region has very favourable conditions for agriculture. The agriculture in the region is oriented especially in crop farming, namely the production of wheat, barley, sugar beet and in suburban areas also fruit farming, vegetable growing and floriculture. Since

112-564: A number of landscape parks located in the region. Křivoklátsko is the largest and most important landscape park in the region, being at the same time a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation. Another remarkable area is the Bohemian Karst , the largest karst area in the Czech republic, where the Koněprusy Caves (Czech: Koněpruské jeskyně) are located. Finally, a large part of Kokořínsko Landscape Park

140-584: Is in Poland. The Czech-Polish border is formed by 17 km (11 mi) of the river. Its drainage basin has an area of 2,193.4 km (846.9 sq mi), of which 2,145.2 km (828.3 sq mi) is in the Czech Republic. The longest tributaries of the Jizera are: A notable tributary is also the Mumlava River, which has an average discharge near the estuary at 2.05 m³/s. The largest settlement on

168-407: Is in the Czech capital Prague , which lies in the centre of the region. However, the city is not part of it but is a region of its own. The Central Bohemian Region is in the centre of Bohemia . In terms of area, it is the largest region in the Czech Republic, with 11,014 km , almost 14% of the total area of the country. It surrounds the country's capital, Prague , and borders Liberec Region (in

196-479: Is one of the cleanest rivers in the country and there is a high density of fish, which is why it is popular for fishing. The upper and middle courses are mainly inhabited by brown trout and grayling . Jizera is a resource of drinking water for the city of Prague and the central part of the Central Bohemian Region. It supplies Prague with drinking water from approximately one third of the total need,

224-473: Is situated in the Central Bohemian Region. The Central Bohemian Region is divided into 12 districts: Příbram District is the region's largest district in terms of area (15% of the total region's area), while Prague-West District is the smallest one (5%). In 2019, the region counted in total 1,144 municipalities, of which 26 were municipalities with a delegated municipal office; 1,028 municipalities had fewer than 2,000 inhabitants and they accounted for 41% of

252-660: The basin area is the Josefův Důl Reservoir with an area of 131 ha (320 acres), built on the Kamenice . There are 1,350 bodies of water in the basin area. There are many species of molluscs in the river. Among the most endangered species are Cochlodina dubiosa corcontica , Daudebardia brevipes , Planorbis carinatus , Clausilia cruciata , Euconulus praticola , Pseudotrichia rubiginosa , Ruthenica filograna , Semilimax kotulae , Vertigo alpestris , Vertigo antivertigo and Vitrea subrimata . Jizera

280-487: The beginning of the 1990s the employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing has been decreasing. The region has an advantageous position thanks to its proximity to the capital. A significant proportion of region's population commutes daily to Prague for work or to schools. Compared to other regions, the Central Bohemian region has the densest (and the most overloaded) transport network. The roads and railways connecting

308-526: The capital with other regions all cross the Central Bohemian region. Central Bohemia official tourist board is based in Husova street 156/21 Prague 1 Old Town. The official website of Central Bohemia is www.centralbohemia.eu (Currently under reconstruction). There are also social pages on. Jizera (river) The Jizera ( Polish : Izera , German : Iser ) is a river in the Czech Republic and for

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336-478: The elevation of 984 m (3,228 ft) and for centuries it was considered the only source of the Jizera. In the 1990s, the so-called "Polish spring of the Jizera" was determined (on the slopes of Mt. Stóg Izerski in the territory of Gmina Mirsk on the Polish side at the elevation of 1,035 m (3,396 ft)), as the source of a headwater that is longer and more substantial than the Czech one, but historically it

364-411: The north), Hradec Králové Region (northeast), Pardubice Region (east), Vysočina Region (southeast), South Bohemian Region (south), Plzeň Region (west) and Ústí nad Labem Region (northwest). With an area of 11,014 km , the Central Bohemian Region is the largest region of the Czech Republic, occupying 14% of its total area. The region has relatively diversified terrain. The highest point of

392-486: The region and since 2006 the region has been experiencing a natural population growth. As of 2024, the average age in the region is 41.5 years, the lowest number among the regions in the Czech Republic. The table shows cities and towns in the region that had more than 10,000 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024): The gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 24.1 billion € in 2018, accounting for 11.6% of Czech economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power

420-447: The region are mechanical engineering, chemical industry and food industry. Other significant industries are glass production, ceramics and printing. On the other hand, some traditional industries such as steel industry, leather manufacturing and coal mining have been declining in the recent period. In 2006, 237 industrial companies with 100 or more employees were active in the region. A car manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO a.s. Mladá Boleslav became

448-595: The region is hilly with coniferous and mixed forests. Important rivers in the region are Labe , Vltava , Berounka , Jizera and Sázava . On the Vltava river, a series of nine dams (Czech: Vltavská kaskáda) was constructed throughout the 20th century. The agricultural land accounts for 83.5% of all land in the region, which 11p.p. more than the national average. The highest share of the agricultural land can be found in Polabí , especially in Kolín and Nymburk districts. There are

476-581: The region is in the long-term lower than the national average. As of December 31, 2012 the registered unemployment rate was 7.07%. However, there were considerable differences in the unemployment rate within the region. The lowest unemployment rate was in Prague-East District (3.35%) while the highest in Příbram District (10.10%). The average wage in the region in 2012 was CZK 24,749 (approximately EUR 965). The most important branches of industry in

504-557: The region is located on Tok hill (865 m ) in Brdy Highlands in the southwestern part of the region. The lowest point of the region is situated on the water surface of the Elbe River (Czech: Labe) near Dolní Beřkovice . The region is divided into two landscape types. The northeastern part is formed by the Polabí lowlands with a high share of land being used for agricultural purposes and deciduous forests. The south-western part of

532-410: The reservoir is 43 km (27 mi). The dam is 60 m (200 ft) high. The reservoir is managed by Povodí Vltavy, a state-owned enterprise. The reservoir was built in 1949–1955. Filling began unplanned in 1954 due to a flood that filled the reservoir within a few days. The construction of a lock was planned, but due to time and financial reasons, it was not implemented. The main purpose of

560-473: The reservoir is to improve the river flow for water transport and for water use, and provision of water for energy use. The reservoir also partially protects the area under the dam (especially the city of Prague) from floods. The dam is also used for fish farming, sports and recreation. The hydroelectric power station is situated at the base of the dam body. It is equipped with three Kaplan turbines . There are four campsites and many guesthouses and beaches on

588-412: The rest of Prague's need is covered by water from the Švihov Reservoir . From Benátky nad Jizerou to its on-flow, the Jizera is surrounded by bank infiltration system, and in the municipality of Sojovice the water is being pumped for artificial infiltration. The Jizera is suitable for river tourism . Due to its mountainous character, the upper course is popular among experienced paddlers, but within

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616-430: The river is the city of Mladá Boleslav . The river flows past Kořenov , Rokytnice nad Jizerou , Jablonec nad Jizerou , Semily , Železný Brod , Malá Skála , Turnov , Mnichovo Hradiště , Bakov nad Jizerou , Mladá Boleslav, Benátky nad Jizerou , Předměřice nad Labem , Tuřice , Nový Vestec , Káraný and Lázně Toušeň . There are no reservoirs or fishponds built directly on the Jizera. The largest body of water in

644-848: The same etymology as the Isar in Germany, the Yser/IJzer in Belgium and France, the Isère in France and probably the Aire in England. The Jizera originates in the Jizera Mountains . Two sources of the river are defined. The first spring (so-called "Czech spring of the Jizera") is located on the slopes of Mt. Smrk in the territory of Lázně Libverda on the Czech side of the border at

672-445: The shores of the reservoir. Sports for which the reservoir is used include sailing, water skiing and windsurfing. Central Bohemian Region The Central Bohemian Region ( Czech : Středočeský kraj [ˈstr̝̊ɛdotʃɛskiː ˈkraj] ; German : Mittelböhmische Region ) is an administrative unit ( kraj ) of the Czech Republic , located in the central part of its historical region of Bohemia . Its administrative centre

700-502: The total population of the region. Eighty-two municipalities had a status of town. As of January 1, 2024 the Central Bohemian Region had 1,455,940 inhabitants and was the most populous region in the country. About 53% of the inhabitants lived in towns or cities. This is the lowest proportion among the regions of the Czech Republic. Since the second half of the 1990s the areas surrounding Prague have been significantly influenced by suburbanization . High numbers of young people have moved to

728-404: The water surface of 11.63 km (4.49 sq mi) and total capacity of 269,300,000 m (218,300 acre⋅ft). The catchment area is 12.96 km (5.00 sq mi). The average depth is about 20 km (7.7 sq mi) and the maximum depth is about 53 km (20 sq mi). The current water level is 35 metres higher than the original bed of the Vltava. The length of

756-541: Was 25,300 € or 82% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 84% of the EU average, which makes Central Bohemia one of the wealthiest regions in the Czech Republic. Six out of ten employees in the region work in the tertiary sector and the share of this sector on the total employment has been increasing over time. On the other hand, the share of primary and secondary sector has been decreasing. The unemployment rate in

784-431: Was a separate stream with a different name. The Jizera flows to Lázně Toušeň , where it enters the Elbe River at the elevation of 169 m (554 ft). Considering the "Czech spring of the Jizera", it is 167.0 km (103.8 mi) long, making it the 10th longest river in the Czech Republic . Considering the "Polish spring of the Jizera", it is 167.5 km (104.1 mi) long, of which 1.4 km (0.9 mi)

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