1. The Regionalisation in the Czech Republic
Seminar „ Innovative Approaches for Enhancing Local Development and Self Government of the Regions in Europe
Sofia, Bulgaria, 30 June – 1st July 2005
Frantisek Dohnal
Vice-President of the Vysocina Region
Vice-President of CLRAE

2. The Czech Republic 10 230 060 million inhabitants 78.867 km2
13 regions + capital city
73 districts
6 249 towns and villages

3. 73 districts
state administration unit without self-government

4. 13 regions
300 ths. Karlovarský – 1.2 mil inh. Praha

6. The 1. Etap of Reform Ministries Competences and
Organizations transfer (149)
Regions
District offices
Regional offices
Communities

7. The 2. Etap of Reform Ministries Competences and
Organizations transfer (48)
Regions
District offices
Communities

8. Basic data Area Number of municipalities Inhabitants Heraldry
6 795 km2
704
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9. Contributory organisations
109 schools etc
13 houses for elderly people
9 houses for handicaped people
5 hospitals
medical rescue service
Organisation for maintenance of roads
museums, galleries
regional library, theatre
castles

11. Regional Authority of the Vysočina Region Žižkova Jihlava Czech Republic phone: