Sights in Budweis - Historic downtown and Hluboká castle
Alongside its beautiful nature, the Czech Republic impresses with charming towns, warm hospitality, hearty cuisine, and unbeatable value for money. We’ll show you just how diverse the Czech Republic is. Get inspired and discover the beauty of this special country!
Czech Republic
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Czechia is a relatively young country, as the Czech Republic came into existence only in 1993. It borders Germany to the west, Poland to the north, Slovakia to the east, and Austria to the south.
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The country boasts a rich cultural heritage, renowned for its beautiful architecture, vibrant music scene, and delightful cuisine. Additionally, you can explore magnificent castles and palaces here. Surrounded by ample forests and mountains, Czechia offers the opportunity to encounter rare animals such as wolves or lynxes.
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Furthermore, Czechia is the birthplace of the well-known Budweiser beer, which you should definitely try during your visit.
Czech Republic at a glance:
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Capital: Prague
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Population: approx. 10.5 million
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Area: 78,866 km²
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Population density: 139 inhabitants/km²
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Official language: Czech
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State & Form of government: parliamentary republic
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Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)