Ostrava (Czech Republic)
A partnership which has been running since 1971. It is also in the more literal sense a sporting link. Clubs of all kinds are in close contact.
- Inhabitants:
330,000 - Geographical location:
Eastern Czech Republic, between the Beskids and Jesenik Mountains - Profile:
Mining City, economic centre of Northern Moravia, heart of the Ostrava and Karvina coal mining region, coking and steel works, mechanical engineering, chemicals, building materials and paper, famous mining academy, long sporting traditions (athletics and ... Ostrava is the home City of the world-class tennis player Ivan Lendl!) - Tips:
Janacek Festival (May), International Puppet Theatre Festival (September), new: ATP tennis tournament (January)
