Get to Know the Czech Republic Before You Travel

Before visiting the Czech Republic, let's learn some basics about this country.
General information
The Czech Republic is located in the heart of Europe and connects to every region of the continent. It is a member of the European Union (EU) and one of the leading economies in Central and Eastern Europe. It has a long history, world-class beautiful architecture and outstanding industry, with continuously developed science, technology and innovation. It has been called the Germany of Eastern Europe.

Geography and Climate
The Czech Republic is located in the heart of Europe, bordering Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland. It connects Central, Western and Eastern Europe. It covers an area of 78,866 square kilometers and is landlocked.
Most of the country is a plateau, about 200 meters above sea level, with hills, rivers and small lakes scattered throughout.
The climate has 4 seasons. The lowest winter temperature is around -15 degrees Celsius and the highest summer temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average temperature is generally around 15-20 degrees Celsius, fairly cool and comfortable, with frequent rain in summer and autumn.
The Czech Republic has both industrial and agricultural areas. The land is fertile and suitable for growing many kinds of crops, and it has several important mineral resources, such as coal and uranium.
The population is 10.5 million, with a population growth rate of -0.15 percent.

Politics and Government
The country is a republic with a parliamentary democracy. The president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government. It is divided into 13 regions and 1 capital city.
Prague (Praha) is the capital and the center of both politics and the economy, located in the north-central part of the country. Brno is the second-largest city and also the second-largest economic center.
Czechia separated from Czechoslovakia on 1 January 2536 (B.E.) and joined the European Union (EU) on 1 May 2547 (B.E.).
Language: The official language is Czech.
In medium and large businesses and in tourist areas, English, German and Russian are used as common languages for communication.
Religion: There is no state religion. 59 percent of people have no religion, 26.8 percent are Roman Catholic Christians, and 14 percent follow other religions.

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