Facts and Figures
We are a small country with a great mind. Since the middle ages, the area we now know as the Czech Republic was a centre of commerce, innovation and political events shaping history. But before we dive into it, let's read some basic facts:
- Official name: The Czech Republic
- Situated in: Central Europe, often called the Heart of Europe
- Official language: Czech
- Area: 78,866 sq km
- 12th safest country in the world
- Neighbours: Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia
- Currency: Czech Crown, CZK
- Population: 10.66 million
- Capital: Praha / Prague (1.3 million)
- Political system: parliamentary republic, a bicameral parliamentary system with 281 representatives
- Head of state: president
- Significant membership: European Union, Schengen Area, NATO, OECD, WTO
- Every citizen or foreigner enjoys the freedom of religion
- Cradle of genetics, contact lenses, water turbine, blood types, nanofibers and many more (including sugar cubes and lager beer)
