Ostrov (Karlovy Vary District)

: ''Schlackenwerth''), is a town in the Carlsbad Region, Czech Republic. It is located at foothill of Ore Mountains about 10 km northeast of Karlovy Vary and has a population of 17,193 (2005). The origin of the settlement named ''Zlaukowerde'' (Slávek's Island) at confluence of Bystřice and Jáchymovský potok traces back to beginning of 13th century (...)