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The
Czech Republic consists of the historical territories of
Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Comfortable climatic conditions , varied
nature and cultural-historical monuments contribute to the country
being a sought-after European tourist destination.
The
location of the Czech Republic in the very heart of Europe contributes
to the fact that one can get there easily and fast.
Czech republic basic
info:
- Area: 78 866 square km
- Population: 10 million inhabitans
- Capital: Prague
- Official language: Czech
- Average temperature: Summer 26°, Winter - 5°
- Political system: Parliamentary democracy
- Current President: Vaclav Klaus
Prague
basic info:
It is possible to
claim that whoever comes to visit Prague as a tourist will not know
what leisure time is. A sightseeing tour of the plentiful landmarks
offered by the city and its immediate vicinity is a grand sportive
feat. Prague is a magical city of
bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church spires, whose image
has been mirrored in the surface of the Vltava River for more than a
millennium.
Prague has always
played an important role in the history of the nation, but also that of
the whole of Europe. It has upheld its reputation as
one of the most beautiful cities in the world and prominent public
figures have paid tribute to it.
Surface area:
496 square kilometers
Population: 1,188 126 (as of December 31, 2006)
Geographical position:
50°05'19" N (city center), 14°25'17" E
so-called Prague Meridian runs through Prague,
marked in plaster near the Hus Memorial in the Old Town Square
(14°25'17" E)
Altitude: 235 meters (average)
Time zone: Central European (GMT + 1) ,
Summer time – Central European time + 1 (GMT + 2)
Climate: average year-round
temperature 9.0°C
, summer 19.0°C
(July), winter -0.9°C
(January)
Major river: the Vltava runs through
Prague at a length of 31
kilometers
- its maximum width is 330 meters
- has nine islands
Vltava
bridges – a total of 18 bridges
Downstream: - Závodu míru, Branický, Barrandovský, Železniční,
Palackého, Jiráskův, Legií, Karlův, Mánesův, Čechův, Štefánikův,
Hlávkův, Negrelliho viadukt, Libeňský, Holešovický železniční,
Barikádníků, Holešovický tramvajový, Trojská lávka
Parks and gardens: 870 hectares
Administration organization: 22 administrative districts (since
July 1, 2001)
57 municipal districts (since July 1, 2001)
Historic city center: Hradčany
(Castle District), Malá Strana (Lesser Town), Staré Město (Old Town)
incl. Josefov, Nové Město (New Town) and Vyšehrad
The historic city center is the Prague Conservation Area of 866 hectares. In
December 1992, the final decision was reached concerning the enlisting
of the historic center of Prague in the list of UNESCO World Cultural
and Natural Heritage sites. The National Register of Prague Intangible
Cultural Monuments includes nearly 2,000 buildings, 1,440 of which are
within the Prague Conservation Area. The most significant of these have
been declared National Cultural Monuments (NKP).
Almost 3 million tourists
visit Prague every
year.
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