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Czechia

History

Duchy of Bohemia ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
The Kingdom of Bohemia emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Czechoslovakia appears in Czechia's historical record.
Czech Republic introduced a new form of state rule.
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CapitalPrague
Population10.9M
Area78,866 km2
CurrencyCzech koruna

Short facts

RegionCentral Europe
LanguageCzech, Slovak
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Prague Old Town: Astronomical clock, Charles Bridge and a medieval skyline spanning centuries.
  • Czech Beer Culture: Among the world's top beer consumers with centuries of brewing tradition.
  • Cesky Krumlov: A fairytale Renaissance castle town on a bend in the Vltava river.

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Planning questions

What is Czechia known for?Prague Old Town, Czech Beer Culture, Cesky Krumlov.
What is the capital?Prague.
Which language is useful?Czech, Slovak.
When is the national day?28 October.

Upcoming events

Czech Independent State Day thumbnailCzech Independent State Day28 Oct 2026 · Czechia

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Known for

Prague Old TownAstronomical clockCharles BridgeCzech Beer CultureCesky KrumlovCapital city