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Here is what you need to know: Czech Republic
Czech Republic is a beautiful and modern country located in the middle of Europe. Its history is huge, and its landmarks prove it. The country as numerous monuments and old medieval constructions.
Its most visited city is Prague, and they are tons of reason why. But once you escape the beauty (and crowd) of Prague, you will discover an inexpensive country with amazing landscapes.
The Moravian region is a wonder for wine lover or hiking enthusiast. Karlovy Vary is a small but really cute town and reflect what Czech Republic is.
Let’s discover the beautiful and amazing country!
About
Czech Republic is also called Czechia. It is a landlocked country in Central Europe home to 10.6 million people for a country as big as 78.866km².
In 1993 Czechoslovakia dissolved with its constituent states becoming the independent states of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
It is a welfare state with a European social model, universal health care, and tuition-free university education. It ranks 13th in the UN inequality-adjusted human development and 14th in the World Bank Human Capital Index ahead of countries such as the USA, the UK and France.
The colors of the flag come from the coat of arms of Bohemia. (The legends say that Duke Lech once saw white eagle on the red evening sky). The blue triangle was added in 1920 to differentiate it from the flag of Poland. It is said that the blue color is representing the State of Moravia
Czech Republic has the most Castle in Europe. There are over 2000 castles in the country, more than in any other country in Europe. Some of the most famous ones being the Hluboká Castle, Orlík Castle, Lednice Castle and Karlštejn Castle.
Prague’s Old Town is home to the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world. Built in 1410 clock, it is not onlythe 3rd oldest but it is the only one still operating.
Czech people are the world’s heaviest consumers of beer. Yes, even though many countries in Europe drink lots of beer, Czech people are the TOP 1 at it. The first pale lager, Pilsner Urquell, was brewed in the Czech city Pilsen in 1842.
What to expect?
Language: The official language is Czech, historically also Bohemian. In the main cities and touristic place, English can get you around without too much trouble.
Food: Pastries and cakes found in Europe are mostly originated from the Czech lands. Modern Cuisine is more meat-based than in the past where it was once a week. The body of Czech meals typically consists of two or more courses; the first course is traditionally soup, the second course is the main dish, and the third course can include supplementary courses, such as dessert
Transportation: The best way to move around the country is to take the bus. It is a convenient and easy way to get around. But the country also has an extended railway network.
Money: The currency in Czech Republic is the Euro. Most places accept credit card, and many ATM can be found around. If you are coming from abroad Europe, think about using Azimo or TransferWise
Plugs: The plugs in Czech Republic are type E. The standard voltage is 220V with a frequency of 50hz. Which is the same as all European countries.
Safety: Czech Republic ranked as the 7th safest country to live in the 2019 Global Peace Index. So, no worry to have, enjoy the travel in this beautiful country.
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