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Geographic location: between 48 and 51 north and 12 and 19 east.
Czech Republic is in the heart of Europe with total area 78 862 sq km.
It shores frontiers with Poland (north), Slovak Republic (east), Austria (south) and Germany (west).
Population: 10,300,000
Capital: Prague -(1.2 million)
Currency: Czech Crown
Highest point: Snezka -1 602 m above sea level
Longest river: Vltava - 431 km
Climate: The weather in the Czech Republic is respecting all four seasons without extremes. The main tourist seasons start from May 15th to September 15th and from December 20th to March 31 st.
Official language: Czech. German and English are widely spoken.
Metric system electric power 220 volts
Fuel: Leaded - Special 90, Super 96,
Lead free - Natural 95, Super Plus 98 Diesel
Road regulations: Road regulations are almost identical with those in effect in other European countries.
Speed limit: Major highways -110 -130 km/hour
City and village speed - 50 km/hour
Car rentals: There are many car rental companies, both local and international operating in the Czech Republic.
Medical care: Medical care is offered to foreigners staying in the Czech Republic free of charge on the basis of international agreements without the need for cash payment, on the basis of health insurance -for cash It is advisable to arrange insurance coverage before the trip.
First aid number 155
Drinking water: faucet water meets the standards of the World Health Organization. Bottled water is available nationwide.
Airports and air transport: Prague's International Airport Ruzyne is located in the north-west of the capital. It is accessible by urban transport, (Metro and bus) or shuttle bus service and taxis. All major international air carriers have representations in Prague. For domestic flight to Ostrava call: 00420 2 2011 3321 or 011 3314
Major Holidays in the Czech Republic:
January 1st - Novy rok (New Year's)
April 5 th - Velikonoce (Easter Holiday)
May 1st - Svatek prace (Labor Day)
May 5th - Povstani ceskeho lidu (Uprising of the Czech nation)
May 8th - Den osvobozeni od fasismu (Liberation Day - 1945)
May 9th - Den matek (Mothers Day)
July 5th - Den Cyrila a Metodeje (Day of the Slavonic missionaries Cyril and Methodius)
July 6th - Jan Hus-1415 October 28th - Vznik Ceskoslovenska (Establishment of the Czechoslovakia) November 17th - Den studentskeho boje za svobodu (Day of the student's struggle for freedom) December 24th - 26th - Christmas
Geographic location: between 48 and 51 north and 12 and 19 east.
Czech Republic is in the heart of Europe with total area 78 862 sq km.
It shores frontiers with Poland (north), Slovak Republic (east), Austria (south) and Germany (west).
Population: 10,300,000
Capital: Prague -(1.2 million)
Currency: Czech Crown
Highest point: Snezka -1 602 m above sea level
Longest river: Vltava - 431 km
Climate: The weather in the Czech Republic is respecting all four seasons without extremes. The main tourist seasons start from May 15th to September 15th and from December 20th to March 31 st.
Official language: Czech. German and English are widely spoken.
Metric system electric power 220 volts
Fuel: Leaded - Special 90, Super 96,
Lead free - Natural 95, Super Plus 98 Diesel
Road regulations: Road regulations are almost identical with those in effect in other European countries.
Speed limit: Major highways -110 -130 km/hour
City and village speed - 50 km/hour
Car rentals: There are many car rental companies, both local and international operating in the Czech Republic.
Medical care: Medical care is offered to foreigners staying in the Czech Republic free of charge on the basis of international agreements without the need for cash payment, on the basis of health insurance -for cash It is advisable to arrange insurance coverage before the trip.
First aid number 155
Drinking water: faucet water meets the standards of the World Health Organization. Bottled water is available nationwide.
Airports and air transport: Prague's International Airport Ruzyne is located in the north-west of the capital. It is accessible by urban transport, (Metro and bus) or shuttle bus service and taxis. All major international air carriers have representations in Prague. For domestic flight to Ostrava call: 00420 2 2011 3321 or 011 3314
Major Holidays in the Czech Republic:
January 1st - Novy rok (New Year's)
April 5 th - Velikonoce (Easter Holiday)
May 1st - Svatek prace (Labor Day)
May 5th - Povstani ceskeho lidu (Uprising of the Czech nation)
May 8th - Den osvobozeni od fasismu (Liberation Day - 1945)
May 9th - Den matek (Mothers Day)
July 5th - Den Cyrila a Metodeje (Day of the Slavonic missionaries Cyril and Methodius)
July 6th - Jan Hus-1415 October 28th - Vznik Ceskoslovenska (Establishment of the Czechoslovakia) November 17th - Den studentskeho boje za svobodu (Day of the student's struggle for freedom) December 24th - 26th - Christmas
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