- inland country - situated in the centre of Europe – the heart of Europe
- capital Prague – in the centre – the inner heart of Europe
- 4 neighbours – Poland (north), Germany (west), Austria (south), Slovak Rep. (east)
- borders formed by nature – ring of mountains
- Krkonoše mt. Krušné mt. Šumava. Beskydy Jeseníky Orlické mt.
- highest peak Sněžka 1602 m. high.
- 3 biggest rivers: the Labe, the Vltava, the Odra
- a lot of dams, on the Vltava large dam system: Lipno, Orlík, Slapy
- big rivers surrounded by fertile lowlands – the best and largest agricultural areas
- ponds system in the south, the biggest pond is Rožumberk
- a lot of natural beauties: mountains, Czech Paradise, rocks in Prachov or Adršpach, Boubín Forest, Macocha Abbys etc.
- other beauties: a lot of old castles (Karlštejn, Kost – unconquered, Křivoklát, Trosky) historical towns (Český Krumlov, Prague)
- a lot of spas with its healing springs: most famous: Karlovy Vary, Mariánské, Jánské, Františkovy spas – old tradition
- History: very rich and tough. The first state – Samo’s Empire, then well known Great Moravian Empire, then the Czech state arose. Most famous is the period during the ruling of Charles IV – Czech state became the centre of Europe, Charles bridge, Charles university, St. Vitus Cathedral. Very strong Hussite rebellion. Long time the part of Austrian Empire. The Czechoslovak Rep. founded after the WW1. After WW2 part of Eastern Europe with communistic rule. In 1989 The Velvet revolution. 1991 Czechoslovak Rep. spitted up and the Czech Rep. was formed.
- 10 millions inhabitants, two biggest cities: Prague (1 mill) and Brno
- currency: Czech Crown, our flag consists of 3 colours: blue, white and red
Prague
- capital city
- through the Prague flows the Vltava
- the seat of our president, government and parliament. Business and financial centre
- monuments: Hradčany with Prague Castle(residence of our kings, now of our presidnet), Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Wenceslav Square, St. Vitus Cathedral, National and Stavovské Theatre
- lovely and beautiful city, maybe the most beautiful city in the Europe
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