a circle of the Austrian principality of Mo- ravia, commonly denominated the duchy. It is situated between the rivers Oppa and Oder, and contains three cities, one market-town, and 78,600 inhabitants. The capital is the city of the same name, a place well built and fortified, and the seat of a provincial judicature. It contains 880 houses, with 10,760 inhabitants, carrying on manufactures of woollen goods, paper, soap, and fire-arms. Long. 12.45. 25. E. Lat. 49. 50. 1. N.