Country name:
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Czech Republic
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Czech flag:
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Red, white, blue
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Population:
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10 million
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Land area:
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78,866 sq km (30,450 sq mi)
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Capital:
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Prague; population 1.2 million
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Official language:
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Czech
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Geographical location:
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Central Europe
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Neighboring countries:
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Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland
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Government:
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Parliamentary democracy with president as the head of state and prime minister as the head of government
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Currency:
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Czech Crown (CZK)
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Time zone:
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GMT+1, Daylight Savings Time observed
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Religion:
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Atheist 40%, Roman Catholic 39%, Protestant 4%, Other 17%
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Climate:
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Temperate. Cool to warm May - September (showers and thunderstorms common), mostly chilly October, March and April (rain or snow possible), cold, cloudy and wet with snow and freezing temperatures November - February; skiing December - March
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Voltage:
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230 Volts/50 Hz
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Country calling code:
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420
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Business holidays:
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January 1, May 1, May 8, July 5, July 6, October 28, December 24 - 26
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Foreign languages spoken:
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English or German common; some Italian, French, Spanish
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Travel documents:
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Passport required (includes citizens of EU member countries)
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Safety:
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Low rate of violent crime, high rate of pickpocketing and car theft
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