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Czechia

History

The Přemyslid dukes established Bohemia around Prague Castle.
The Kingdom of Bohemia emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Czechoslovakia was founded as Austria-Hungary dissolved.
Czechoslovakia split peacefully and the Czech Republic was created.
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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