Flashcards on Hradec Králové Region: Geography and Heritage
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21 cards
Card 1
Question: What is Český ráj and when was it declared a protected area?
Answer: Český ráj is the oldest protected countryside area of the Czech Republic, declared in 1955.
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Question: What recent international recognition did Český ráj receive?
Answer: It was proclaimed the first UNESCO Geopark in the Czech Republic.
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Question: Name four types of natural features you can find in Český ráj.
Answer: Sites of precious stones and rare minerals, dormant volcanoes, sandstone cliffs (stone towns), and observation points on surrounding hills and towers.
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Question: What are Prachovské skály known for?
Answer: A rock town with a labyrinth of thin sandstone towers and pillars, plateaus, ravines and chasms, many sign-posted tourist routes and observation point
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Question: Where is Prachovské skály located within Český ráj?
Answer: In the easternmost part of Český ráj.
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Question: What is Ostaš and what is its elevation?
Answer: Ostaš is a plateau mountain and dominant feature of the Policko Region, at about 700 m above sea level.
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Question: What thematic feature is associated with many rock formations on Ostaš?
Answer: They are connected with myths and legends and have names like Zbrojnoš (Armiger), Zrádce (Traitor), and Mohyla smrti (Death Barrow).
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Question: Which two rock labyrinths are accessible year-round on Ostaš?
Answer: The Horní and Dolní rock labyrinths are accessible all year round.
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Question: What is Kočičí hrádek on Ostaš?
Answer: Kočičí hrádek means 'Cat Castle' and is a rock formation on Ostaš.
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Question: What is Rozkoš and what nickname is it known by?
Answer: Rozkoš is a reservoir near Česká Skalice, often called the Eastern Bohemian Ocean.