| Czech Republic is located in Central Europe | | | | restaurants. Tipping is usually 5 to 10 percent in |
| bordering Poland to the north, Germany to the | | | | restaurant, hotels and taxis. |
| northwest and west, Austria to the south, and | | | | Attractions |
| Slovakia to the east. The capital of Czech Republic | | | | The Castle District (Hradèany) — It has |
| is Prague which is also the biggest city of Czech | | | | some of the best churches and museums. It also |
| Republic and a popular tourist destination. Czech | | | | has some beautiful gardens, fortifications and |
| Republic became a member of European Union in | | | | state apartments also. |
| May, 2004. About the county | | | | St Vitus Cathedral — It is located in the |
| Czech Republic is located in Central Europe | | | | Castle District, the prominent feature of this |
| bordering Poland to the north, Germany to the | | | | cathedral is the spires which soar high in the sky. |
| northwest and west, Austria to the south, and | | | | It is also country’s largest church with |
| Slovakia to the east. The capital of Czech Republic | | | | great architecture. |
| is Prague which is also the biggest city of Czech | | | | Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) — This is one |
| Republic and a popular tourist destination. Czech | | | | of the most popular tourist spots of the city and |
| Republic became a member of European Union in | | | | should not be missed. |
| May, 2004. Czech Republic was earlier a part of | | | | Old Town Square (Staromstské Námestí) |
| Czechoslovakia which was dissolved in January, | | | | — It is the most vibrant square of Prague |
| 1993 and was split into what is now called Czech | | | | with many historical structures. It also hosts |
| and Slovak Republics. Brno, Ostrava, PlzeH, | | | | various markets every year like yearly Christmas |
| Olomouc, , eské Budjovice, Zlín, Hradec | | | | market. |
| Králové, Ústí nad Labem, Pardubice and | | | | The Jewish Museum — It is the largest |
| Karlovy Vary are the other important cities of | | | | Jewish Museum in Central Europe with a vast |
| Czech Republic. Czech Republic is divided into two | | | | collection of Judaic art works. |
| parts based on geographical and cultural | | | | Vyehrad — Is a great hill fort built on a |
| classification. They are Bohemia and Moravia. | | | | rock above the river. |
| Bohemian cities and towns are popular for their | | | | Travel |
| spas and wine vineyards. It is also home to many | | | | By Air — The national airline of Czech |
| castles which are open for visitors. One of the | | | | Republic is Czech Airlines. There are many other |
| other tourism attractions is the availability of | | | | small and popular international airlines operating |
| hundreds of miles of marked trails for hiking, | | | | from Czech Republic. The major airport is Prague |
| cycling and skiing. | | | | Ruzyne International Airport (PRG). The airport is |
| Population & Languages | | | | located approximately 10 miles north west of |
| The population of Czech Republic is roughly 10.2 | | | | Prague. |
| million and the official language being spoken is | | | | By Rail — The country is part of the |
| Czech. | | | | extensive network of trains connecting the |
| Electricity | | | | European cities. If you are coming from Western |
| The voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. | | | | Europe the most convenient connections are via |
| The type of plug used is Round pin plug and | | | | Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich to |
| receptacle with male grounding pin | | | | Prague. |
| Geographic Location | | | | Duty Free Items |
| It is located in Central Europe bordering Poland to | | | | 1. 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or |
| the north, Germany to the northwest and west, | | | | 1kg tobacco for EU countries. |
| Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east. It | | | | 2. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or |
| is basically a landlocked country strategically | | | | 250g tobacco for Non-EU countries. |
| located on some of the most important land | | | | 3. 10 liter of spirits with alcohol content over 22%, |
| routes in Europe. | | | | or 20 liter of alcoholic beverages with alcohol |
| Climate | | | | volume less than 22%, or 90 liter of wine or 60 |
| The climate of Czech Republic can be termed as | | | | liter of sparkling wine, or 110 liter of beer for EU |
| Temperate with hot summers and cold overcast | | | | countries. |
| winters. It also gets snow. Most of the rain comes | | | | 4. 1 liter spirits or 2 liter wine for Non-EU countries. |
| down in summer. Due to different altitudes the | | | | 5. 50g perfume or 250ml eau de toilette |
| variation of temperatures is diverse. The | | | | 6. Food, fruits, medications and flowers for |
| temperatures are relatively low at high altitudes | | | | personal use |
| and more precipitation. The temperatures average | | | | 7. Gifts up to 175 |
| only -0.4°C at high altitude areas whereas the | | | | Prohibited Items |
| temperatures can average as high as 10°C in | | | | Un-canned goods, meat or dairy products, |
| low altitude areas. | | | | Narcotics, firearms, ammunition, weapons, eggs, |
| Local Customs | | | | plants, endangered species, fireworks and alcoholic |
| Dressing should be conservative and casual | | | | beverages that contain more than sixty per cent |
| except at formal dinners or good hotels or | | | | alcohol. |