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Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is located in Central Europe bordering Poland to the

north, Germany to the northwest and west, Austria to the south, and

Slovakia to the east.

The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague, which is also the biggest city

of the Czech Republic and a popular tourist destination. The Czech

Republic became a member of the European Union in May 2004.

The Czech Republic was earlier a part of Czechoslovakia, which was

dissolved in January 1993 and was split into what is now called the Czech

and Slovak Republics. Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Olomouc, České Budějovice,

Zlín, Hradec Králové, Ústí nad Labem, Pardubice and Karlovy.

The Czech Republic is divided into two parts based on geographical and

cultural classification. They are Bohemia and Moravia. The Bohemian

cities and towns are popular for their spas and wine vineyards. It’s also

home to many castles, which are open to visitors. One of the other tourist

attractions is the availability of hundreds of miles of marked trails for

hiking, cycling and skiing.

Population & Languages

The population of the Czech Republic is roughly 10.2 million and the

official language being spoken is Czech.