
Updated at 2024-04-19
Legend has it that the city of Brno was plagued by a fearsome dragon that caused great suffering among its residents. They were helpless until a butcher volunteered to save them. The butcher did not directly confront the dragon with a sword but hatched a deceptive plan to rid the city of it. He wrapped quicklime in beef and lamb, tricking the dragon into swallowing it, leading to the demise of the menacing creature. The dragon, as discovered later, was actually just a crocodile. It became a symbol of the city nonetheless. The crocodile-shaped USB flash drive and mask in the picture are based on the same red and white colors of the flag of Brno.
Alliance Date: March 27, 2023
Language: Czech
Area: 230 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 403,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Brno is the second-largest city in the country and the capital of South Moravia. It serves as the judicial center of the Czech Republic, housing various courts and national authorities. Brno is also a key industrial city in the country, with its mechanical manufacturing industry being a leader in Central Europe. Thirty percent of the world's electron microscopes are produced in Brno.