Czech Republic


Year of EU entry: 2004
Political system: Republic
Capital city: Prague
Total area: 79 000 km²
Population: 10.3 million
Currency: Czech koruna
Listen to the official EU language:
Czech

The Czech Republic became an independent state in January 1993 after Czechoslovakia split into its two constituent parts. Before World War II, Czechoslovakia was one of the 10 most industrialised states in the world, and the only central European country to remain a democracy until 1938.

The Czech capital, Prague, is more than 1 000 years old and has a wealth of historic architecture of different styles. Because of this, the city has become a favoured location for many international film makers.




Manufacturing is still a major economic activity, especially the production of automobiles, machine tools, and engineering products. Iron and steel industries are important in Moravia. The chief crops are maize, sugar beet, potatoes, wheat, barley, and rye.

Hills and mountains cover about 95% of the country – ideal for skiing, mountain biking and hill walking. Wild boar and fox are found in the abundant woodlands.

The Czech Republic produces world-famous beer as well as mineral water from more than 900 natural springs (a world record). Wine is produced in the southern regions of Moravia and in part of Bohemia. Traditional dishes often include “knedlíky”, which is a type of dumplings made from potatoes or bread.

Among the famous Czech people are the Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha, composers Antonin Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana, as well as the writer Milan Kundera.

Introduction to the country:
http://www.czechtourism.com/eng/uk/docs/...index.html
Our forum admin,Lady Nina, will be more than happy to inform our members about her beautiful country too.

Yes the Czech Republic is beautiful with a long history and many beautiful towns. If you visit this country, I really recommend to see the capital city Prague. Prague has a lot of beautiful historical monuments, museums, theatres and so.
More details about Prague you can read here at the official website of the Czech Republic:
http://www.czech.cz/en/culture/most-beau...ns/prague/