Country Guide • Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country located in the heart of Europe. It is bound by Poland to the north, Austria to the south, Germany to the west and Slovakia to the east.
| Official Name | Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Area | 78,866km² (30,450mile²) |
| Population | 10,249,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 337 |
| Capital City | Prague |
| Religions | 40% Atheist, 39% Roman Catholic, 4% Evangelical Lutheran. 3% Orthodox Christians |
| Language | Czech |
| Government | Parliamentary Democracy |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Koruna |
| GDP | $147.9 billion |
| GDP per Head | $14,400 |
| Natural Resources | Coal, clay, kaolin, graphite and timber |
| Land Use | Arable Land 40% |
| Agriculture | Hops, fruit, potatoes, sugar beet, wheat and livestock predominantly pigs and poultry |
| Industry | Armaments, beer, glass, machinery, steel, transport, vehicles, ceramics, cotton and textiles |
| Tourism | The Czech Republichas an abundance of hills and low mountains ideal for hiking in the sumnmer and winter sports later in the year. You will be impressed by the architecture the Czech Republic has to offer which includes some of the finest Baroque, Art Nouveau and Cubist buildings in Europe |
| Natural Hazards | |
| Health Risks | Encephalitis, Lyme disease |
| Climate | The Czech Republic has a typical continental climate with warm humid summers and cold dry winters. In the north the mountain winters are more severe and generally snow falls a couple of months in winter.Average annual rainfall in Prague is about 20 inches while average temperature ranges are from -4 to 1°C in January to 14 to 23°C in July |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 hour |
| National Days | October 28 |
| Visas | Nationals of all Britain, western European countries, Japan and New Zealand can visit the Czech Republic for up to 90 days, without a visa. US passport holders can stay for 90 days without a visa. Nationals of Australia, Canada, South Africa and many other countries must obtain a visa, which is good for a stay of between 90 and 30 days depending on your nationality. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months since you may be refused entry if not |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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