This diploma thesis deals with a geographical research of the peripheral region of Kaplice with the orientation on social capital. The administrative district of municipality is located in the southern part of South Bohemia in the district of Český Krumlov. The diploma thesis consists of two parts. The theoretical part concentrates on the terms like social capital, periphery and on the basic geographical characteristic of the monitored area. The subsequent practical part deals with the specific research that consists of the analysis of secondary data and survey. All acquired data are processed and presented in the form of tables and graphs with following evaluation and comparison of results with other similar researches.

Craniometrical evaluation skull roebuck common was realised on show trophy in term sof territorial administrative unit Kaplice in the years 2007 and 2008. In the first year of research there were measured 114 roebuck skulls o show trophy . In the second year of research there were measured 78 roebuck skulls o show trophy Twenty three craniometrical values were measured on each skulls. There were made photos of each measured skulls. Craniometric data were statistically evaluated. Statistical analysis were not confirmed with hypothesis, that all craniometrical data depend on the age.

The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of the economic life of the predefined region of the former South Bohemian political district Kaplice in the first half of the 20th century. The area of this territory was different than it is today. This district was formed by three judicial districts, which were Kaplice, Vyšší Brod and Nové Hrady, which must first be properly geographically grasp. The greatest emphasis is placed on the work of electrification of the district focused way, took place. In this work, emphasis is also placed on the way the local people tried to accept or reject electricity. Since it was a very poor region, after the industry, we are dealing with the problem of depopulation of the region. These issues are also engaged. Furthermore, I am concerned with other economic activities so that people in this area, a minimum interest of investors able to sustain a culturally developed. All of these things and many more can be found on the following pages.