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___ Czech RepublicDestination Czech Republic, this page is about many aspects of this central European country. Here you will find comprehensive information about Czechia in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to Czech newspapers and you will find travel and tourism information.
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Czech Republic | Ceska Republika |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Czech Republic Background: The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in central Europe. Before World War I part of Austria-Hungary, in 1918 the Czechs and neighbouring Slovaks joined together and formed the independent republic of Czechoslovakia. In World War II occupied by the Germans in 1939. After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a member of the Warsaw Pact. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country's leaders to liberalize Communist Party rule and create "socialism with a human face" during the "Prague Spring". With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through a peaceful "Velvet Revolution" and became a sovereign state. On 1 January 1993, the country underwent a "velvet divorce" into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In 1999 the Czech Republic became a member of the NATO and in 2004 a member of the European Union. border countries: Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia related countries: Russian Federation |
 Official Name: Ceska Republika short form: Cesko int'l short form: Czechia int'l long form: Czech Republic formerly part of Czechoslovakia. National motto: Pravda vítezí. (Truth prevails) ISO Country Code: cz Time Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Sat-July-4 07:02 Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +2) Capital City: Prague (Praha, Prag; pop. 1.17 million by end 2002). Other Cities: Brno (376 000), Ostrava (315 000), Plzen, (Pilsen) (165 000) Government: Parliamentary Republic. Independence: The Czech Republic was established 1 January 1993 (former Czechoslovak state established 1918). Constitution: Signed 16 December 1992. Geography: Location: Central Europe, southeast of Germany. Area: 78 864 sq. kilometers. 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. Climate: Temperate; mild summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters, west winds prevail. People: Nationality: Czech(s). Population: 10.23 million. Ethnic groups: Czech (90.4% or 9.25 million); Moravian (more than 380,000 people); Slovak (193,000); Roma (171,000); Silesian ethnicity (11,000 people); Polish (52,000); German (39,000); Ukrainian (22,000) and Vietnamese (18,000). Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant. Language: Czech, Slovak. Literacy: 99.8%. Natural resources: Coal, coke, kaolin, lignite, magnesite, timber, uranium. Agriculture products: Wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, hops, fruit; pigs, poultry. Industries: Metallurgy, machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, glass, armaments. Exports partners: Germany 33.5%, Slovakia 8.7%, Austria 5.5%, Poland 5.5%, France 5.3%, UK 4.6%, Italy 4.3% (2005) Imports partners: Germany 30%, Russia 5.7%, Slovakia 5.4%, China 5.1%, Poland 5%, Italy 4.8%, France 4.5%, Netherlands 4% (2005) Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Czech RepublicThe Government of the Czech RepublicOfficial site of the Czech Government. The President of the Czech Republic Václav Klaus's Office. The Czech Republic The Czech Republic online. Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA Czech Republic Diplomatic Missions Mission of the Czech Republic at United Nations Czech Republic's representation to the UN. The Czech Embassy to the U.S. Washington D.C. Czech Missions Abroad Czech Diplomatic Missions in the World. Foreign Missions to the Czech Republic List of foreign Diplomatic Missions in Czechia. Statistics Cesky statisticky urad Czech Statistical Office (CSO) Weather Cesky hydrometeorologicky ústav The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CMHI). Maps Political Map
of Czech RepublicDetailed Map of Czechia. Above Map of Czech Republic as PDF (Get Acrobat PDF Reader)  Google
Earth Czech RepublicZoomable satellite view of Czech Republic. Google
Earth Prague (Praha)Zoomable satellite view of Prague. Map
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Czech News and MediaCTK NewsCTK news agency. Ceske Noviny National and international news. iDNES The leading Czech daily. Prague Daily Monitor Free source of Czech news in English, also delivered by email. The Prague Post Issues and events in the Czech Republic, English-language weekly. The Prague Tribune News from the Czech Republic, English-language monthly. Radio/TV Czech Television (CT) Ceska televize, the public service television in the Czech Republic.  Radio
PragueRadio Praha, the international service of Czech Radio, with news in 6 languages. |
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Arts & Culture The Kafka ProjectA site dedicated to the work of Franz Kafka. Franz Kafka's Prague, A Literary Walking Tour In and beyond Kafka's Prague. Neviditelny Pes "The Invisible Dog", a daily opinion column (in Czech) The National Gallery Czechia's National Gallery is located in Prague. The National Library of the Czech Republic State Research Library Music Trutnov Open Air Music Festival By now the oldest, one of the biggest and possibly the most well-known Open Air in Czech Republic. |
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Business & EconomyCeská Národnì BankaThe Czech central bank. Prague Stock Exchange The official website. Ministry of Trade and Industry International trade, legislative and legal issues. Czechtrade National Trade Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. CzechInvest Investment opportunities in the Czech Republic. Economic Chamber of the Czech Republic Information about the Chamber's services. __Transportation Airlines Czech Airlines The national carrier of the Czech Republic. Airports Prag International Airport Czechia's principal airport. __Rail Czech Railways Czechia's Rail. |
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Destination Czech Republic - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Czechia: hotel, accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards and much more.The Czech Tourist Authority The official Czech Republic travel information. CzechSiteA travel guide for your trip to Prague and Czech Republic. Czech Travel Guide Travel and tourism information on Czechia. City Guides Prague City Administration The official site of Prague with information about the city in Czech and English.  The Prague CastleIn early times the permanent residence of Emperor Rudolf II (ruling 1576 - 1611), now the Office of the Czech President. Prague Experience A city guide to Prague's major sights. Brno City of Brno. Marienbad Marienbad - The Famous Western Bohemia Spa Town. Plzen, (Pilsen) The Municipality of the City of Pilsen. |
 Astronomical Clock Prague © Czech Tourist Authority |
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EducationAcademic Information CentreGeneral information about studying at Czech universities. Academy of Fine Arts Prague. Center for Theoretical Study The Institute for Advanced Studies at Charles University and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. Charles University One of the oldest university in central Europe, founded on April 7th. 1348 by Charles IV. Czech Technical University Masaryk University Located in Brno. Palacky University Located in Olomouc. Západoceská univerzita v Plzni Located in Plzen. |
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HistoryHistory OnLineCzech Republic History - various versions ;-) 1968 Invasion of Czechoslovakia Amateur photos from the time of "international friendly help". |
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Environment & NatureEnvironmental OrganizationsCzech Union for Nature Conservation Largest non-governmental environmental organization in the Czech Republic. Deti Zeme (Children of the Earth) NGO; the aim of Children of the Earth is to protect the environment and to strengthen ties between man and the environment. National Parks Bohemian Switzerland National park in Northern Bohemia with the Elbe River canyon, the biggest sandstone canyon in Europe. Krkonose Mountains National Park The Czech-Polish Biosphere Reserve Krkonose/Karkonosze. Podyjí National Park Official website with information about the national park in the southern Czech Republic. Sumava Official website of Sumava National Park and Protected Landscape Area, the country's largest national park. |
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SearchCzech DictionaryEnglish - czech, German - czech, French - czech, Spanish - czech Seznam Czech Directory (in Czech). Sherlock A Czech and Slovak search engine. Newsgroup of Czech Republic soc.culture.czecho-slovak soc.culture.czech Additional Information on Czech RepublicBBC News Country Profile: Czech RepublicGovernments on the WWW: Czech Republic Open Directory: Czech Republic REENIC: Czech Republic Russian and East European Network Information Center on Czech Republic. Wikipedia: Czech Republic The CIA World Factbook -- Czech Republic |
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