Volynka
Encyclopedia
Volyňka is a river in the Czech Republic
in the South Bohemian Region
rising on the hill called Světlá hora
and flowing 46.1 km northeast to city of Strakonice
, where merging in Otava River
. Volyňka flows through towns such Vimperk
, Volyně
, Strakonice
. and villages such as Lčovice
and Čkyně
.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
in the South Bohemian Region
South Bohemian Region
South Bohemian Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located mostly in the southern part of its historical land of Bohemia, with a small part in southwestern Moravia...
rising on the hill called Světlá hora
Světlá Hora
Světlá Hora is a village and municipality in Bruntál District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. -References:...
and flowing 46.1 km northeast to city of Strakonice
Strakonice
Strakonice is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Estimated population: 24,000.-History:The settlement of this region took place in the second half of 12th century when a castle was built...
, where merging in Otava River
Otava River
The Otava is a river in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. It is long and is a left tributary of the Vltava. The river flows through several towns, including Písek, Sušice and Strakonice. The river's name is of Celtic origin. It is a popular river for water sports. The local dialect of Prachens also...
. Volyňka flows through towns such Vimperk
Vimperk
Vimperk is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. In 2000 the town had 8,090 inhabitants. Vimperk is situated in the Šumava region in the Volyňka River valley among the foothills of the Boubín Mountains. The town elevation is 700 metres above sea level.Vimperk is surrounded by...
, Volyně
Volyne
Volyně is a small, ancient market town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated around south of Prague, roughly mid-way between Strakonice and Vimperk. Volyně has a resident population of 3,180 as of 2005...
, Strakonice
Strakonice
Strakonice is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Estimated population: 24,000.-History:The settlement of this region took place in the second half of 12th century when a castle was built...
. and villages such as Lčovice
Lčovice
Lčovice is a village in South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic with a population of 150 in habitants. It is famous because of Zdeněk Novotný, and because it is home to the Baroque Palace.- History :...
and Čkyně
Čkyně
Čkyně is a village and municipality in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.The municipality covers an area of , and has a population of 1,513 ....
.