RELIEF
What is the highest mountain in Czechia? How high is it.
Snežka - 1603 m
Name all countries Czechia borders.
Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Poland
Name 3 minorities living in Czechia and where are they usually located.
Slovaks - border, Prague, bigger cities
Polish - border
German - border
What is the most famous Czech car brand?
Škoda
Why is Prague one of the most visited cities in Europe?
- historic center in UNESCO
- famous monuments
- beauty
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What type of climate does Czechia have. What does that mean?
temperate climate
cold but not harsh winter, warm but not too hot summers
What is the longest river in Czechia?
Vltava
Is Czechia urbanized country? What does it mean?
Yes. It means that most people live in cities.
What is mainly grown in Czechia?
wheat, barley, hops
Why is Prague castle important?
largest castle complexes in the world
the seat of the president
Where are the most mountains in Czechia located?
along the borders
What are the 3 historical regions of Czechia
Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia
Which city is known as an industrial city?
Ostrava
What company is the largest producer of electricity in Czechia?
ČEZ - České energetické závody
What is Karlovy Vary famous for?
most famous spa town in the Czech Republic
Describe the surface of Czechia.
mostly hilly country with uplands and mountains around the borders
Which river connects Czechia to the North Sea?
Elbe
Whats the name of UNESCO World Heritage Site in Olomouc.
Holy Trinity Column
What is the biggest airport, and what is it mainly used for?
Václav Havel Airport in Prague
- internationla flights - European and world destinations
What does the Astronomical Clock show?
- time, position of the Sun and Moon, zodiac signs
Name all of mountain ranges in Czechia. (that we mentioned)
Krkonoše, Šumava, Krušné hory, Jeseníky
Explain why Czechia is important transit country and name 2 examples of international connections.
- Central location
Germany-Slovakia, Germany-Poland, Austria-Poland
Explain how relief influences where people live in Czechia, give examples of more and less populated areas.
lowlands and industrial areas are more populated
mountains are less populated
Prague vs. mountain regions
Compare road and rail transport in Czechia.
both well developed, centre is Prague and road and railways goes to the other part of country from there
What are 4 famous places tourists visit in Prague?
Charles Bridge
Prague Castle
Old Town Square
Prague Astronomical Clock