Bojkovice


Bojkovice is a small town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It is part of the cultural region of Slovácko. It has a population of around 4,400 people. It lies in the White Carpathian Mountains, which has the status of a protected landscape area.

History

The settlement was a small village in the 11th century. It was promoted to the status of a town in 1449. In the 16th century, the town was attacked and plundered by the Hungarians, bringing periods of famine.
The 19th century brought greater prosperity, as railroads and electrical grids entered the area. During World War II, it was occupied by Nazi Germany, who converted the local factory to war-materials production.
The town received its present status in 1965.

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