1. The Czech Republic Geographically situated in the Central Europe Population is about 10.5 milion people The Czech Republic has 4 neighbours: Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland The Capital City is Prague

2. Geographical position

3. The Country Arrangement The Czech Republic is divided into 3 parts: Bohemia (Česko), Moravia (Morava), Silesia (Slezsko) and into 14 regions The Czech Republic was declared in 1.1.1993 Population density is 133 people per square kilometer The Goverment is Parlamentary type with President as a main representative The Czech Republics currency is Czech Crown, which is about 1/25 Eur

5. Other Properties Main and the only official language is Czech language Main foreign language taught in The Czech Republic is English The Czech Republic operates in many institutions such as OSN, EU, NATO, OECD

6. Language Czech language is unique, contains about 300 000 words Strč prst skrz krk, means something like put your finger through your neck, it does not make any sense, but it is an excercise for foreigners who want to learn Czech Language. Seriously, try yourselves!

7. The Flag of The Czech Republic

8. Nature The Czech Republic does not have any sea, but we have a lot of mountains, some of them are popular ski centers, some are protected nature reservations such as Šumava and Giant Mountains Four seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter change during the year

10. Our traditional trees

11. Enviroment Enviroment is quite good, because we do not have any big nature harming industries Country is quite rich in rains

13. Population The Czech Republic has population of 10.5 milion people The capital city, Prague has about 1.2 milion people Average length of life is 75 years

14. Population About 3.5% of foreigners from Poland, Russia, Vietnam and Slovakia More than 1.73 milion people is in retirement age

15. Traditional Costumes

16. Religion In 2005 19% of population believe in God, Most of believers are Christians

17. Natural Resources The Czech Republic has raw material sources, such as coal, iron ore, natural gas, uranium, kaolin and small amount of oil Plant production: vegetables (wheat, corn, potatoes, garlic, carrot)

18. Infrastructure Railroads: 9 thousands kilometres Air transport: The largest airport of The Czech Republic is Václav Havel Airport in Prague Road transport: 400 hundred kilometres of Highways Sailways: mainly for watertourism use

19. Customs and traditions Christmas – decorate scruce, waiting for Christbaby, eating the Carp, potatoe salad, cookies, after dinner, Christmas presents are given in family Easter –Every year boys are whipping girls to improve their health. Boys are rewarded by painted Easter eggs

20. Painted Easter eggs

21. Events 1 st January – Day when The Czech Republic was founded 1 st May – Labour Day 8 th May – The End of the Second World War 5 th July – Arrival of missionaries to Moravia in 863 6 th July - Jan Hus Day 28 th September – St. Wenceslas Day 28 th October – Independent Czechoslovak State Day 17 th November – Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day

22. Culture People in The Czech Republic are very communicative There is a proverb: every Czech is a musician People play many musical instruments

23. Culture - music Discoteques, live concerts, many genres Amateur and professional bands For the young, but also for old listeners

24. Culture - Dancing Very traditional in The Czech Republic Almost every young persone attends ballroom dance courses at the age of 15 Dance is very popular entertaiment in every time and every age

25. Dance courses

26. Culture - sports Individual and collective Our sportsmen are very successful in various disciplines

27. Traditional Czech Drinks

28. Traditional Czech Dish Sirloin with creme and dumplings

29. State symbols Pride State Signatures: Anthem, Symbol, Flag

30. Main State Symbol

31. The National Anthem of The Czech Republic Where is my home, where is my home? Over leas are waters streaming, On the hills blue forests dreaming, Flowery worlds Spring’s happy skies, Like as earthly Paradise: There’s the land so full of beauty, Czechia, my fatherland, Czechia, my fatherland! Translated by J. V. Sládek

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33. Sources Presenter Martin Špina, from SPŠE Pardubice Photography: by MŠ – Photography, Profimedia, Wikipedia, private resorces Information: Wikimedia, National web sites Editor: Martin Špina All rights reserved