Czech Republic

Capital of Czech Republic: Prague
Population of Czech Republic: 10,190,213
Total area of Czech Republic: 78,867 km2

The Czech Republic is located in Central Europe. It is a completely landlocked country. Its flag is a blue triangle on the left with a white and then a red vertical stripe on the right. Its coat of arms consists of four quadrants, two of which contain eagles and two of which contain lions. The coat of arms is multicolored.

Czech Republic population

Most of the people who live in the Czech Republic are Czechs—up to 95 percent. The rest are Slovaks, Polish, Ukrainian, German and Hungarian, among others. More than ten million people live in the Czech Republic as of 2011. There is a low fertility rate among women in the Czech Republic so the population of new people is declining. There are a high number of permanent Vietnamese residents in the Czech Republic as they were originally invited by the government to be guest workers. The main religion of the Czech Republic is Roman Catholic, although there are a small percentage of Jewish people as well. The Czech Republic has one of the least numbers of religious people in the world.  

History of Czech Republic

The Czech Republic was inhabited since prehistory. The Celts lived there in the 3rd century BCE. Germanic tribes also lived there. The Moravians had a principality there in the 700s. It was called Bohemia or the Kingdom of Bohemia since the late 9th century. This state survived the Middle Ages. In the 1500s, the Habsburgs began to rule the country. In the thirty year’s war, the people needed to convert to Catholicism or must leave the country. The population declined all through the 1600s to 1700s. The country was once combined to form the country called Czechoslovakia around WWII. Part of the Czech Republic was also annexed to the Nazis. Two thirds of the country died or nearly died from extermination or death in forced labor camps. Czechoslovakia became increasingly communist after the Second World War. There was a quiet return to a democratic state in 1989 and the country was called the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic Tourism

As one of Europe’s youngest states, the Czech Republic is doing just fine in promoting its intriguing history. It is home to several fairytale, an array of fetching country houses and Český Krumlov, Czech Republic’s prettiest town, which could looks like it could belong on a postcard. To witness nature at its best, visit Šumava National Park, the wonderfully strange rocks of the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks as well as the impressive caves and underground rivers of the Moravian Karst. Hop on a bike and explore the South Moravian vineyards on the Moravian Wine Trails and don’t forget to stop for some wine sampling at the historic villages of Mikulov and Valtice. Soak in the lovely sights of culture-filled Prague, where it features the world’s largest castle as its centerpiece and an eclectic mix of stunning architecture. Drop by Pilsner Urquell Brewery, the birthplace of some of the world’s finest beer and drink up.

The Czech Republic’s religion is mostly Roman Catholic and some Protestant. Some of the social conventions observed in this state is saying 'good day' (dobrý den) when meeting a stranger, including the person behind the counter in a shop or a pub, and 'goodbye' (na shledanou) when leaving. Czechs dress formally when they attend a classical music concert or an opera. Like some other European countries, it is considered polite to bring a small gift when invited to someone’s house. However, he must also remove his shoes once he enters the house.

The Czech Republic is a place that is proud of its heritage yet it also embraces modernity while preserving its link to the past.