Flag of Czech Republic (Source » Wikimedia)

Flag of Czech Republic (Source » Wikimedia)

Czech Republic

  • Capital » Prague

Facts

  • Population » 10.6 million
    • 64.3% of which are Czechs while the rest are Slovaks, Moravians, Ukrainians and others.
  • Language » Czech
  • Religion » Christianity
  • Life expectancy » 76 years (men), 83 years (women)
  • Currency » Czech koruna (CZK)
    • Czechia is currently preparing to adopt the euro.
  • Member of the European Union since 1 May 2004

Geography

  • Area » 78,866 sq km (30,450 sq miles)
  • A central European country bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the northeast.
Map of Czech Republic (Source » Wikimedia)

Map of Czech Republic (Source » Wikimedia)

Maps

Tourism

  • This country has been a Schengen area member since 21 December 2007
    • Schengen Visa Travel restrictions apply
  • Tourism is very important source of income
  • Prague listed as the fifth most visited city located in the old continent.
    • Take in the lights, strolling musicians, and old-world charm of Prague
  • VisitCzechia » Official tourism site of the Czech Republic
  • Wikivoyage

Adventure

  • Czech Republic offers free OTA traffic services accessible to properly equipped GPS devices. (Garmin)

News

Resources

This page was updated October 24, 2023