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Czechia

Czechia belongs to Europe. The capital city is Prague.

CapitalPrague
LanguageCzech, Slovak
CurrencyCzech koruna
Population10.9M

Key Facts

RegionCentral Europe
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1993
Area78,866 km2
Population density138/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+420
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.900
Safety index
66.7
Internet access
87%
Life expectancy
79.6

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Snezka1,603 m
Lucni hora1,555 m
Studnicni hora1,554 m

Religion (est.)

  • No religion65%
  • Christianity28%
  • Other6%
  • Islam1%

Why Visit

Prague Old TownAstronomical clock, Charles Bridge and a medieval skyline spanning centuries.
Czech Beer CultureAmong the world's top beer consumers with centuries of brewing tradition.
Cesky KrumlovA fairytale Renaissance castle town on a bend in the Vltava river.
Bohemian SwitzerlandSandstone pillars and gorges in a national park near the German border.
Karlovy VaryHistoric spa town with hot springs, colonnades and an international film festival.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Prague
1.3M
Brno
380k
Ostrava
294k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.
20CJul avg.
650 mmYearly rainfall
Humid continental / TemperateClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyCzech koruna
Official languageCzech, Slovak
National day28 October
Electricity230V, Type C/E/F