Borek is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Etymology

Borek is a common name of Czech settlements. The name is a diminutive of the word bor (i.e. 'pine forest') and indicates that the settlement was established on or near the site of such forest.

Geography

Borek is located about 16 km northeast of Prague. It lies in a flat landscape in the Central Elbe Table. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Elbe River. The area is rich in oxbow lakes.

History

Borek was founded in 1777. Between 1785 and 1848, the village was part of Křenek. Since 1848, it has been a separate municipality.

Demographics

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. In the municipal territory is a small airport used for sport flying.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.