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Velké Hoštice is a municipality in Opava district, Moravaosileasian
region in Czechia. Flag image a bit different from the coat of arms at this
website. Number of inhabitants by 1.1. 2002: 1667. The first trace
of the village dated back to 1246. The village was owned by lords from
Vrbno and lords from Bruntál. The chateau in the village is one of major
sights. The last owner of the chateau was the family of Bellegaur. At present,
the chateau is used as a boarding school, school of domestic activities,
school for gardeners and parish church. The village was given a new shield
and flag.
Jarig Bakker, 13 Oct 2002