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Barges are used to transport cargo and for general utility purposes. Typically a flat-bed vessel, a barge is towed or pushed by another vessel through a waterway. Barge hulls are either box-shaped (vertical) or angled (raked). The major difference among most barge types is the type of cargo carried.
In January 1993 Central European country Czechoslovakia divided into the Czech Republic and The Slovak Republic, also known as Slovakia. Both countries enjoy hot summers and cold, snowy winters, and are popular tourist destinations year-round for their historic cities, spa towns such as Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne and many ski resorts, including Benecko and Semily. There are plenty of hotels to choose from and they represent good value for money, in comparison to many European destinations.
Ostrava is located in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic in the north-eastern corner of the country. As of the March 2009 census estimate, the population of Ostrava was approximately 336,500 people. Popular sights in the city include Stodolni Street, the Silesian Ostrava Castle and the Hornicke Museum of Mining. The city is also home to several hotels that offer central locations, good amenities and reasonable value for the area.
