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Czech Republic   by Libby R. Morris

About the county

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 Czech Republic is Prague which is also the greatest city of Czech Republic and a common tourist destination. Czech Republic became a member of European Union in May, 2004. Czech Republic was earlier a component of Czechoslovakia which was dissolved in January, 1993 and was split into what is now called Czech and Slovak Republics. Brno, Ostrava, Plzen, Olomouc, , Ceské Budejovice, Zlín, Hradec Králové, Ústí nad Labem, Pardubice and Karlovy Vary are the other critical cities of Czech Republic. Czech Republic is broken into two parts based on geographical and cultural classification. They're Bohemia and Moravia. Bohemian urban centers and towns are popular for their spas and wine vineyards. It is also property to many castles that are open for visitors. 1 of the other tourism attractions is the availability of many hundreds of miles of marked trails for hiking, cycling and skiing.

Population & Languages

The people of Czech Republic is roughly 10.2 million and the established language being spoken is Czech.

Electricity

The voltage is 230 V and how often is 50 Hz. The type of plug used is Round pin plug and receptacle with male grounding pin

Geographic Location

It actually 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. It is fundamentally a landlocked country strategically situated on some of the most crucial land routes in Europe.

Climate

The climate of Czech Republic may be called Temperate with hot summers and cold overcast winters. It is in addition gets snow. Most of other rain boils down in summer. Due to several altitudes the variation of temperatures is diverse. The temperatures are relatively low at high altitudes and more precipitation. The temperatures average only -0.4°C at high altitude areas whereas the temperatures can average as tall as 10°C in low altitude areas.

Local Customs

Dressing should be conservative and casual except at formal dinners or good hotels or restaurants. Tipping is typically 5 to 10 percent in restaurant, hotels and taxis.

Attractions

The Castle District (Hradèany) - It has a few of the best churches and museums. It in addition has some enjoyable gardens, fortifications and state apartments also.

St Vitus Cathedral - It is located in the Castle District, the prominent characteristic of this cathedral is the spires which soar high in the sky. It really is also country's largest church with great architecture.

Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) - This is 1 of the most well-liked tourist spots of the city and shouldn't be missed.

Old Town Square (Staromestské Námestí) - It really is the most vibrant square of Prague with a great deal of historical structures. It also hosts various markets every year like yearly Christmas market.

The Jewish Museum - It's the biggest Jewish Museum in Central Europe with a vast collection of Judaic art works.
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