Central Europe, between Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria.
At the close of World War I, the Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia, a parliamentarian democracy. ...
Longitude: 15.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Czechia:
7,000.805 km
Terrain:
Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists of very hilly country.
Natural Resources:
Hard coal, soft coal, kaolin, clay, graphite, timber, arable land.
Industries:
Motor vehicles, metallurgy, machinery and equipment, glass, armaments.
Population: 10,837,890
A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, but the northern and eastern regions tend to have larger urban concentrations.
Area: 78,865 km2
about two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than South Carolina
Landlocked; strategically located astride some of oldest and most significant land routes in Europe; Moravian Gate is a traditional military corridor between the North European Plain and the Danube in central Europe.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ces | Czech |
| slk | Slovak |
Czech (official) 88.4%, Slovak 1.5%, other 2.6%, unspecified 7.2% (2021 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| CZK | Czech koruna | Kč |
Capital City: Prague
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:39 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of Czechia is composed of two equal horizontal bands of white and red, with a blue isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. The triangle has its base on the hoist end and spans about two-fifth the width of the field.
Bordering Countries
Czechia is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Czechia
You're in for a treat! Czechia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful architecture and historic sites
- Vibrant cities with modern amenities
- Crowded tourist sites
- High cost of living in urban areas
- Pickpocketing in tourist areas
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Czech cuisine features meat, dumplings, and potatoes.
- Popular dishes include svíčková and goulash.
- Beer is a significant part of Czech culture.
- Visit Prague Castle
- Explore the Charles Bridge
- See the Český Krumlov
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