Cheb District

The Okres Cheb ( Eger translated District ) is the westernmost district of the Czech Republic. The territory is part of Karlovy Vary ( Carlsbad Region ) region. It has an area of 1046 km ². His 93 112 inhabitants spread over 40 cities and towns ( Obec ) 183 districts ( část obcí ).

History

The district came into being during the monarchy in the 19th century and has been repeatedly changed territorial. Between 1938 and 1945, the city of Eger formed a separate urban district, but was also the seat of the district of Eger. Finally, the district Eger in 1960 was enlarged by the merger of the districts Aš, Cheb and a large part of Marianske Lazne.

On 1 January 2007 came from the Okres Karlovy Vary town Teplá added.

Economy

2003 there were 20 512 employees in Okres Cheb. They earned a monthly average of 13,897 Kč. The unemployment rate was 8.34%.

In the district there are some natural resources such as coal, Ziegellehm, granite and gravel.

In Eger Basin mainly grain is grown. Fruit production has suffered as in most parts of the former Czechoslovakia, in the years of the collective economy. There are textile and engineering industry (both in Cheb and Aš ). Luby was named because of its manufacture of stringed instruments formerly the Cremona Austria. In addition to production, there is also a technical school in Luby for the instrument. Porcelain and other ceramic is produced in Skalná.

Tourism plays in the district mainly by the scenic beauty and spa stays a major role. 1,750,956 tourists, of which almost three-quarters of foreigners, on average, 7.3 days held on in the district. Of particular importance are the mineral springs in Marianske Lazne with 40 salt - and iron-containing sources and Franzensbad with 24 mineral springs.

Cities and Towns

( Towns are marked in bold)