GET TO KNOW THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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The Czech Republic
(in Czech: Česká republika)
is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Common misconceptions:
Central or Eastern Europe?
Bohemian or Bohemian?
Moravia? x Slovácko? The neighbouring states are Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. Established: 1 January 1993 (more information about Czech history)
Total area: 78,867 square kilometers.
Consists of three historical territories: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia (more info)
Capital: Prague (Czech: Praha)
Population: 10 446 157 (more info)
Coat of arms: Czech lions, Moravian eagle, Silesian eagle
Official language: čeština
Flag: white, red, blue triangle (more info)
Anthem: Kde domov můj? / Where is my home?
Currency: koruna (more info)
Time: Central European (GMT+1), summer time - Central European +1 (GMT+2)
Climate: average winter temperature -0.9°C (30.38°F), summer temperature 19°C (66.2°F)
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic 27%, agnostic 59% (more info)
System of government: Republic (more info)
National tree: linden (more info)
Member of NATO: since 12 March 1999
Accession to the EU: 1 May 2004
Integration to the Schengen Area: 21 December 2007 National holidas | other important days MADE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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What to do and see in the Czech Republic? INTERESTING PLACESCASTLES | LANDMARKS IN UNESCO Czech language: directory Important dates:NATIONAL HOLIDAYS | OTHERS History:CZECH LANDS | CZECHOSLOVAKIA FAMOUS BATTLES Nature: MOUNTAINS | RIVERS | DAMSLAKES AND PONDSOTHERS | NATIONAL PARKS SPORT - SCIENCE - CULTURE: MOVIES | THEATRE | LITERATURE
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