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Czechia
Czechia is located in the middle of Europe and it is the home of over 10 million people. It is made up of three main regional identities; Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia, with the capital city of beautiful Prague.
Czechia has a very long history, and until recently, it used to be part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and then part of Czechoslovakia until its separation in 1993. Czech is spoken all over the country, Czech people are very friendly and family-oriented and they love traveling and adventuring. They are also famous for making the best beers in the world.
Cities like the capital Prague, Brno, Ostrava, and others are very modern European styles mixed with Gothic, Romanesque, and many different architectural styles and are surrounded by breathtaking nature.
Czechia is a landlocked country. It has many beautiful lakes, rivers, and national parks. Another name for Czechia would be Castle Wonderland because it has over 2,000 castles and chateaux, one of the highest number of castles in Europe.
A few Interesting facts about Czechia:
– Mountain Snezka is the highest elevation point in the country. It is 1603m high.
– The word ‘’robot’’ was created by the Czech artist Josef Capek.
– Sugar Cubes and Contact Lenses are invented in Czechia.
– Skoda automobiles are proudly made in Czechia.
– There is a saying that in Prague, beer is cheaper than bottled water. Every year, Czechs drink more than 150 liters of beer per person.
– The Czech language is fascinating, and only people from Czechia can pronounce the letter Ř.
– They have a tradition to lit up witch figures’ bonfires every spring.
– Football and Ice hockey are the most popular sports in the country.
– In Prague, you can see the world’s oldest working astronomical clock which was installed in 1410.
– There are 12 UNESCO heritages and many centuries’ worth of towers, bridges, monuments, and castles to visit and admire.
– More than 20 million tourists visit the Czech Republic every year.