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The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in eastern Europe, southeast of Germany. It has borders with Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the north and Slovakia to the southeast.

Table of contents

1 Regions 2 Cities 3 Other destinations 4 Understand 5 Talk 6 Get in 6.1 By air 6.2 By train 7 Get around 8 By boat 9 See 10 Eat 11 Drink 12 Sleep 13 External Links

Regions in Czech Republic

• Bohemia
• Moravia

Cities in Czech Republic

• Brno: Major city of the Moravia region
• Ceske Budejovice: Attractive main city of South Bohemia
• Ostrava
• Prague (Praha): The capital and largest city of Czech Republic
• Plzen: Industrial city, birthplace of "Pilzner" beer

Other destinations - Travel to Czech Republic

• Cesky Krumlov: Beautiful old town and castle
• Karlovy Vary aka "Carlsbad", historic spa resort
• Tabor: Historic Hussite capital
• Trebon: Cute old town

Understand Czech Republic Tourism

Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of other ethnic minorities within the republic, most notably the Sudeten Germans and the Ruthenians (Ukrainians). After World War II, Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country's leaders to liberalize Communist party rule and create "socialism with a human face." Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through a peaceful "Velvet Revolution." On 1 January 1993, the country underwent a "velvet divorce" into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Now a member of NATO, the Czech Republic has moved toward integration in world markets, a development that poses both opportunities and risks. In December 2002, the Czech Republic was invited to join the European Union (EU) and acceded in April 2004.

Czech Republic Talk

The main language spoken is, not surprisingly, Czech.

German is probably the most widely spoken second language. People born before 1980 speak some Russian. Younger people speak often English, and sometimes French. Other languages are not so common, although many people understand Slovak and may understand other Slavic languages.

Get into Czech Republic

Inhabitants of EU and USA do not need a visa, though it is required for Canadian. Specific details for all countries can be found at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

By air

Ruzyne Airport - located about 10km west from the center of Prague. Other international airports are in Brno and Ostrava.

Travel to Czech Republic By Train

International train service runs from most points in Europe.

Get around in Czech Republic

Apart from renting a car, you can get around using train or bus. Time table for almost all intra-city and inter-city transport can be found at http://www.idos.cz .

Travel to Czech Republic By Boat

Traveling by boat is an interesting way to get between Budapest and Prague.

See Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is not a large country but however small, it has a rich and eventfull history. From time immemorial Czechs, Germans, Jews and Slovaks, as well as Italian stonemasons and stuccoworkers, French tradesmen and deserters of Napoleon`s army, have all been living and working here, and all influencing one another. For centuries they have jointly cultivated their land, creating works, the majority of which still command our respect and admiration today. It is thanks to their inventiveness and skill that this small country is graced with hundreds of ancient castles, monasteries and stately chateaux, and even entire towns that give the impression of comprehensive artefacts.

Eat - Travel to Czech Republic

Drink

Considered by some to be the finest source of beer in the world. Plzen and Budejovice are the namesakes of Pilsener and Budweiser beers. The Budweiser you get in America is Budweiser in name only - the real stuff is the Czech one! Get it on tap, better than the bottled versions.

The famous Pilsner Urquell (Plzensky Prazdroj) is at its best when consumed in Plzen. Most bottled Urquells in Prague are the not-as-good export variety. When in doubt, ask - it makes a difference. Gambrinus is another excellent brand from Plzen, and Staropramen is one of the more popular Prague brands. Budweiser or Budvar, made in Ceske Budejovice, can be good. Velkopopovicky Kozel and Radegast are also good. Tired of beer? Some Moravian wines like Frankovka (red) and Rulandske (white) are good. Stuffed silly yet? Drink some Becherovka, an herbal digestive liqueur somewhat like Jaegermeister, with a clove and orange scent. It will definitely burn a hole through that heavy meal. Buy a bottle to take home for post-Thanksgiving digestion assistance.

Beers are sometimes listed by their sugar content, which is measured in degrees. A 10 degree beer is lighter with less sugar, while a 12 degree beer is darker with more sugar. Therefore, don't expect a dark beer to be bitter, as it is in other countries. More sugar also implies a bit more alcohol.

Sleep - Czech Republic Tourism

• Hotels & Pensions
• Private rooms

External Links for Czech Republic Tourism

• More about Czech Sights: http://www.discoverczech.com
• Find a list of Hotels at: http://www.czech.cz or at http://www.eceat.cz

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