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The Czech Republic is still all things to all people. From the pulsing capital Prague to the back-in-time villages of Moravia, from toiling up mountains to lounging in spas, from the world-famous Pilsner to the strains of Smetana and Dvořák, there's an experience to suit every taste.
Stunning architecture is not limited to Prague; there are plenty of beautiful structures in other towns, and significantly fewer tourists. Among the richest are Kutná Hora, Cheb, Loket and Domažlice in Bohemia, and Olomouc, Telč and Kromêříž in Moravia.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Czech Republic
Population
10,235,455
Currency
Name: Czech Koruna
Code: CZK
Symbol: Kč
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Czech
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+420
Weights & Measures
Metric
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