Ostrava, << AW strah vah >> (pop. 282,450), is one of the largest cities in the Czech Republic. It lies in the northeastern part of the country.
Ostrava is the center of the country’s largest industrial area. The city is known for its great iron and steel works and for its manufacture of metal products. The region also has chemical plants, coal mines, and petroleum refineries. Other products of Ostrava include food products, furniture, house-building materials, and wearing apparel.
