Domašov nad Bystricí
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Domašov nad Bystřicí ˈdomaʃof ˈnadbɪstr̝̊ɪtsiː is a village and municipality (obec
Obec
Obec is the Czech and Slovak word for a municipality . The literal meaning of the word is "commune" or "community". It is the smallest administrative unit that is governed by elected representatives. Cities are also municipalities...

) in Olomouc District
Olomouc District
Olomouc District is a district within the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the city of Olomouc.-Complete list of municipalities:Babice -Bělkovice-Lašťany -Bílá Lhota -Bílsko -Blatec -Bohuňovice -Bouzov -Bukovany -...

 in the Olomouc Region
Olomouc Region
Olomouc Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located in the north-western and central part of its historical region of Moravia and in a small part of the historical region of Silesia . It is named for its capital Olomouc.-External links:* *...

 of the Czech Republic. The Battle of Domstadtl
Battle of Domstadtl
The Battle of Domstadtl, also spelled Domstadt, Czech Domašov, was a battle between Habsburg Monarchy and Kingdom of Prussia at a Moravian village Domašov nad Bystřicí during the Seven Years' War on 30 June 1758, preceded by a minor clash at Guntramovice on 28 June...

 of the Seven Years' War
Seven Years' War
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 took place near the village in 1758.

The municipality covers an area of 15.95 square kilometres (6.2 sq mi), and has a population of 467 (as at 3 July 2006).

Domašov nad Bystřicí lies approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-east of Olomouc
Olomouc
Olomouc is a city in Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic. The city is located on the Morava river and is the ecclesiastical metropolis and historical capital city of Moravia. Nowadays, it is an administrative centre of the Olomouc Region and sixth largest city in the Czech Republic...

 and 221 km (137 mi) east of Prague
Prague
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