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| Sokolov Basin | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Central part of the basin, Slavkov Forest in the background | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Zelený vrch |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 36 km (22 mi) |
| Area | 312 km2 (120 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
 Sokolov Basin in the geomorphological system of the Czech Republic | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Regions | Karlovy Vary |
| Range coordinates | 15°14′N 12°45′E / 15.233°N 12.750°E |
| Parent range | Podkrušnohorská Macroregion |
The Sokolov Basin or Falkenau Basin (Czech: Sokolovská pánev; German: Falkenauer Becken, formerly also Falkenau-Elbogen-Karlsbader Becken) is a structural basin and geomorphological mesoregion of the Czech Republic. It is located in the central part of the Karlovy Vary Region. It is named after the town of Sokolov. It is known for its deposits of lignite, which has been extracted here to a greater extent since the second half of 19th century.