Czech Republic

Europe

Central Europe, between Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria.

49 45 N, 15 30 E

"Pravda vítězí" (Czech) "Truth prevails"
President Václav Klaus	Prime Minister Petr Nečas

Capital
Prague

Government
Parliamentary republic

Religion
Roman Catholic 26.8%, Protestant 2.1%, other 3.3%, unspecified 8.8%, unaffiliated 59%

Population
10,201,707

Ethnic group
Czech 90.4%, Moravian 3.7%, Slovak 1.9%, other 4%.

National Language                   
Czech
          
National Day
28 October (1918) Czechoslovak Founding Day.

Anthem
Kde domov můj? (Czech) "Where is my home?"

Currency
Czech koruna (CZK)

Attractions
Cesky Krumlov, Charles Bridge, Karlovy Vary, Kutna Hora, Marienbad, Olomouc, Prague Castle, Prague Old Town 

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Art & Cultural

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Prague Castle                                                                                                                                           Prague Castle is a castle in Prague where the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept here. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world with an area of almost 70000 m², being 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide.