Czech Republic at a Glance
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the north, Germany to the west, Austria to the south and Slovakia to the east. Its capital and largest city, with 1.3 million inhabitants, is Prague. The Czech Republic includes the historical territories of Bohemia and Moravia and a small part of Silesia.
Political System:
Parliamentary democracy
Time Zone:
Continental European Time (GMT+1)
Area:
78,864 sq. km
Population:
approx. 10 512 000
People:
The Czechs with minorities of Slovaks, Poles and Germans.
Mains Electricity:
220 V, 50 Hz
Television Standard:
PAL B, G
Currency:
Koruna (Kc) - Czech Crown (CZK)
Capital:
Prague [Population: 1,300,000]
Major cities:
Brno, Ostrava
Language/Alphabet:
Czech/Latin
Climate:
Continental; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters
Features:
Bohemian forest, castles, spas, lakes & rivers
For more information on political system, history, education and current issues please visit the Wikipedia.
