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the Region

In the Czech language, "po" means beneath or under, below. Šuma is an old Proto-Slavic word for "dense forest" and "šum" today is the whispering sound the wind makes as it moves through the trees. Our region is called Po-Šumavi, just beneath the large forested area. Small villages dot the rural countryside, still based in agriculture, foresting and some tourism. We bring students and campers to several of the local sites during the various programs, to sample the local culture firsthand.