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Czech Republic
Facts & Information
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| Location
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Central Europe, southeast of Germany |
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| Climate
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Temperate, cool summers, cold, cloudy, humid
winters |
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| Terrain
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Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and
plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists
of very hilly country |
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| Population
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10,241,138 |
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| Nationality
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Czech |
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| Ethnic groups
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Czech 90.4%, Moravian 3.7%, Slovak 1.9%, other 4% |
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| Religions
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Roman Catholic 26.8%, Protestant 2.1%, other 3.3%, unspecified
8.8%, unaffiliated 59% |
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| Languages
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Czech |
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| Government Type
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Parliamentary democracy |
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| Capital
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Prague |
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| Currency
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Czech koruna (CZK) |
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| Description of Flag
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Two equal horizontal bands of white (top)
and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Prague Culture
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Prague is the center of European
culture. You will enjoy the best music and theatrical performances
in this city for a smaller price you would pay in Western Europe.
When visiting Prague, you should take in a classical music concert
in Rudolfinum or the Municipal House and visit the State Opera
to see a black light theater performance. Students from all
over the world move to Prague just to study music and perform,
so you will see and hear the best of the best. |
Prague is also a very conservative city. Religion plays a large
part in daily life, as you will see hundreds of traditional churches
lining the streets. You should also plan to obey all the conservative
rules of the city, including no eating or drinking during theatrical
performances, no loud noises in the streets and obeying any curfews
imposed at your hostels.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Prague Culture
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Prague is the center of European
culture. You will enjoy the best music and theatrical performances
in this city for a smaller price you would pay in Western Europe.
When visiting Prague, you should take in a classical music concert
in Rudolfinum or the Municipal House and visit the State Opera
to see a black light theater performance. Students from all
over the world move to Prague just to study music and perform,
so you will see and hear the best of the best. |
Prague is also a very conservative city. Religion plays a large
part in daily life, as you will see hundreds of traditional churches
lining the streets. You should also plan to obey all the conservative
rules of the city, including no eating or drinking during theatrical
performances, no loud noises in the streets and obeying any curfews
imposed at your hostels.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Prague Shopping
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The city center is the best place
to begin on your shopping adventure. There are a lot of small
and often quaint shops on every street, especially in Old Town.
In Old Town, you can buy various types of souvenirs: beautiful
hand cut glass, bohemian garnet and jewels (for those with a
little more pocket change). You will also find painted marionettes,
wood toys, painted Easter eggs and paintings of the city. A
few places will even sell Soviet military paraphernalia. However,
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are probably used to bartering for a price when vacationing, but
this does not hold true in Prague. Prices are fixed and haggling is
not a practiced custom.
If you prefer to shop in the mall or department stores, you will
also find your one-stop shopping in the city center as well.
Another option is Husova 1, which is a good place for buying very
touristy items including shirts and postcards.
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Prague Shopping
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The city center is the best place
to begin on your shopping adventure. There are a lot of small
and often quaint shops on every street, especially in Old Town.
In Old Town, you can buy various types of souvenirs: beautiful
hand cut glass, bohemian garnet and jewels (for those with a
little more pocket change). You will also find painted marionettes,
wood toys, painted Easter eggs and paintings of the city. A
few places will even sell Soviet military paraphernalia. However,
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are probably used to bartering for a price when vacationing, but
this does not hold true in Prague. Prices are fixed and haggling is
not a practiced custom.
If you prefer to shop in the mall or department stores, you will
also find your one-stop shopping in the city center as well.
Another option is Husova 1, which is a good place for buying very
touristy items including shirts and postcards.
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| Prague Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Prague. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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| Prague Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Prague. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Prague Travel Guides
Frommer's Prague
Lonely Planet Prague
Let's Go Prague
Fodors Prague
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