International Organisations that the Czech Rep. is part of
What border-free travel area in Europe is the Czech Republic part of?
The Schengen Area
Who is the author of the famous Czech lyric-epic poem Máj?
Karel Hynek Mácha
Which metal, historically mined in the Ore Mountains, made the Czech lands one of the most important producers of this resource in medieval Europe?
Tin
Which four historic centres in the Czech Republic are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Prague, Telč, Český Krumlov and Kutná Hora.
How many terms can the president serve in a row?
2 terms
What international organisation did the Czech Republic join in 2004?
The European Union (EU)
Which Czech city hosts the International Film Festival?
Karlovy Vary
Which type of coal, extensively mined in North Bohemia, is one of the Czech Republic’s most important energy resources?
Lignite
Which three Czech spa towns are part of the UNESCO site “Great Spa Towns of Europe”?
(Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně)
This UNESCO site includes 11 spa towns across Europe, and in the Czech Republic specifically:
The parliament of the Czech Republic is bicameral. Name both parts.
The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies
What military alliance is the Czech Republic a member of since 1999?
NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Which word was first used in R.U.R. and later became internationally known?
robot
Which natural resource, covering large parts of the Czech landscape, plays a key role in both industry and environmental sustainability?
Timber
What is the name of the Bohemian virgin forest?
Boubín Forest
What is the highest court of appeal in Czech Republic?
The Supreme Court
What worldwide organisation based in New York is the Czech Republic a member of?
The United Nations (UN)
Who composed the Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”?
Antonín Dvořák
Which heavy metal, once extracted in areas such as Příbram, was commonly associated with silver mining in the Czech Republic?
Lead
Lead is associated with silver mining because silver is often found inside lead ores, so both metals are extracted together.
In what year did the Czech Republic join the European Union?
In 2004
For how long are supreme judges appointed?
unlimited terms
What European organisation protects human rights and democracy and includes the Czech Republic?
The Council of Europe
Who wrote the Czech national anthem, and what is its name?
Josef Kajetán Tyl, Kde domov můj
Which toxic metal, liquid at room temperature, was used in mining to separate gold and silver from ore?
Mercury
Which neighbouring country is the Czech Republic’s biggest trading partner?
Germany
Whose approval is required for constitutional court appointments?
The Senate