Facts and figures about Ostrava.
See for yourself why Ostrava has seen incredible property price gains in the years 2007, 2008 and, even after the crisis offers a strong fundamental investment.
Location
Road Distance from important European and Czech cities:
| From | To | KMs |
| Ostrava | Brno | 170 |
| Ostrava | 93 | |
| Prague | 360 | |
| Vienna | 310 | |
| Bratislava | 300 | |
| Warsaw | 300 | |
| Budapest | 389 | |
| Berlin | 540 | |
| Paris | 1 500 |
Economy
Industrial production has always had a strong factor in the economy of the Ostrava region. Mainly its been based on the excavation and processing of coal and on related branches - metallurgy, the coking industry, the chemical industry, electric power generation, civil engineering and heavy engineering. Metallurgy and heavy engineering remain the largest employers in the City.
Property rental figures
Apartment Rentals in CZK per month (2008 1st Q). These are averaged ranges—exceptions can be found either way.
| Size | Czech Crowns (CZK) per month |
| 1 + 1 or kk (studio or bachelor) | 7 500 - 8 500 |
| 2 + 1 or kk (1 bedroom) | 8 000 - 10 000 |
| 3 + 1 or kk (2 bedroom) | 10 000 - 13 000 |
| 4 + 1 or kk (3 bedroom) | 12 000 - 16 000 |

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