Basic facts about the Czech Republic
What is the capital city of Czech Republic?
Prague
Traditional Czech meal made of pork, served with sauerkraut and dumplings is called:
Moravský vrabec
The most popular Czech winter sport is by far:
ice hockey
Are there any important rivers, lakes or dam-lakes?
Lowlands are along our big rivers : the Vltava, our longest river, which flows through the capital city Prague, the Labe - an important international river, also called the Elbe, and two rivers in South Moravia: the Dyje and the Morava. The largest lake is Black Lake in the Šumava Mts., the largest pond is Rožmberk. There are also many dam-lakes built all over the country, for example Lipno, Vranov, Orlík, Slapy, Šance, Žermanice. They protect our country from floods.
What does it mean landlocked country?
It means there is no sea coast.
What is Czech currency?
crown
what was the name of Czech clergyman and national hero, philosepher, church reformer, precursor of Protestantism burned alive a the stake on July 6, 1415
Jan Hus
What are some typical products made in the Czech Republic?
The Czech republic is famous for its beer like Pilsner Urquel,Budvar. Czech glass is popular and comes from Nový Bor and Jablonec nad Nisou. Precious red stones, called gamets come from the Czech Republic and they are made into jewellery earings necklaces. ŠKODA cars are very popular around the world. Bata shoes were first made in today' s Czech Republic but can now be found around the world.
What do people grow?
The main crops grown in our country are potatoes, wheat, barley, oats and sugar-beet. Wine grapes and fruit are grown in South Moravia and in some parts of Bohemia there are many hop plantations, as hops are a very important ingredient for making beer. Czech beer is excellent
What do you know about Prague?
The capital is Prague, a beautiful city on the river Vltava. Prague is the seat of our president, the Czech government and all important political institutions, parties and offices. It is also the centre of our social, cultural, university and sports life. Prague is a very old city with fine architecture and many historical monuments. Many foreign visitors come to admire its cathedrals and monasteries, churches and statues.
what is the longest river in Czechia?
Vltava
How many national parks are there in the Czech Republic?
four
Where is our country situated?
The Czech Republic is a small country in Central Europe. It borders on Slovakia (in the east), Poland (in the north), Germany (in the west) and Austria (in the south).
What raw materials is our country rich in?
The country is rich in black coal and brown coal, iron ore and uranium
What do you know about Brno?
Brno is the second largest city in our country, it lies in South Moravia. Brno has a nice historical centre with a beautiful cathedral, a university and an international trade fair held every year.
What country does the Czech Republic border to the south?
Austria
How many inhabitants does the Czech Republic have?
about 10,5 million
How many parts does it consist of?
The Czech Republic consists of three parts: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia, and is divided into 14 regions.
What was the Velvet Revolution?
What do you know about Karlovy Vary?
the most famous Czech spa. Many foreign visitors relax here and drink the springs (especially Becherovka) or come to the film festival
Highest peak of Czech republic-Sněžka lays on a border with:
Poland
Antonín dvořák was the most famous Czech......
composer
What is the surface like?
The Czech Republic hasn´t got a sea, but it has many natural beauties. The surface of the country is various, there are high mountains and highlands with thick forests, valleys and lowlands, fields and vineyards.
What was life like before and after the Velvet Revolution?
The Czech Republic came into existence in 1993. Before it was a part of Czechoslovakia, a country founded after the 1-st World War in 1918, with two nations – the Czechs and the Slovaks. After the Second World War the country was ruled by the Communist Party and the political regime caused stagnation of everything
What do you know about Olomouc?
Olomouc has some other traditions: an exhibition of flowers called Flora Olomouc and production of special “stinky“ cheese called tvarůžky.