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Where is the Czech Republic located?
In the middle (heart/centre) of Europe.
100
He was a very famous singer originally from Plzeň.
Karel Gott
100
What Czech word does the word "robot" come from?
"robota" = práce
100
Karlštejn
100
What are the three national colors on the Czech flag?
White, red and blue.
200
What is the highest mountain and its elevation (=meters above sea level)?
Sněžka - 1602/1603 m.a.s.l.
200
Who was an upgrader of the arc lamp?
František Křižík
200
What is the name of the oldest university in central Europe?
Charles University
200
What do we call Czech "Grand Canyon"?
Velká Amerika (a limestone quarry)
200
Who is the patron saint of the country?
St. Wenceslas
300
What neighbour countries can we find around the Czech Republic?
Slovakia (east), Austria (south), Poland (north) and Germany (west)
300
What did Otto Wichterle invent?
(soft) contact lenses
300
What is the largest castle complex in the world?
The Prague Castle
300
What is the largest natural sandstone in Europe called?
The Pravčická Gate
300
According to legend, Forefather Czech led his people to Mount __________?
Říp
400
What is the name of the longest river and the name of the largest river?
the Vltava (the longest), the Elbe (the largest)
400
Who discovered the fourth blood group?
Jan Jansky
400
What was invented in Dačice in 19th century?
A sugar cube
400
What is the name of the Windsor-style castle in South Bohemia?
Hluboká Castle
400
What tree is the national tree of the Czech Republic?
The Linden Tree/The Lime Tree
500
What is the largest lake in Šumava?
The Černé Lake (Black Lake)
500
Who won the Oscar for Best Director twice?
Miloš Forman ("One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", "Amadeus")
500
When was the Czech Republic established?
January 1, 1993
500
In which South Bohemian town can you find a castle with a bear moat?
Český Krumlov
500
Who wrote the lyrics for our national anthem "Kde domov můj"(Where is my home)?
Josef Kajetán Tyl (and František Škroup composed it)