Czech Republic's Regions and People:
The Czech people consider themselves members of the West Slavs along with Slovaks and Poles. The Czech Republic itself is regionally divided into Bohemia (to the west) and Moravia (to the east). While the Czech Republic has existed under different names and different empires over the centuries, it retains its own identity, with Prague, the Czech Republic's Capital city at the heart of it all.
- Map of Czech Republic
- Flights to Prague: Compare Prices
Facts about the Czech Republic:
- The central location of the Czech Republic means it shares borders with Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia. Many people consider Prague an ideal starting point for traveling the rest of the country as well as other European destinations.
- Staying in the Czech Republic, especially in Prague, is relatively more expensive than in countries situated to the east, but visitors to Prague will still find it to be a budget-friendly destination. For the traveler who wants to experience it all, Prague has a lively night life, charming boutique hotels, and restaurants that serve up a variety of cuisines.
- Cold winters and temperate summers make the Czech Republic a reasonable destination for any time of year, depending upon personal weather preferences.
- Czech is the language spoken in the Czech Republic. Czech phrases are useful to know for ordering at restaurants, making purchases, and just getting around--though a healthy expat population and thriving tourist industry means that speaking English will not prove to be an impediment to enjoying this country.
Czech Castles:
The Czech Republic has many well-preserved castles that now act as museums and hotels. Prague Castle can, of course, be seen in the capital city, but other castles can be visited in a day trip from Prague.
Czech Republic World Heritage Sites:
Visiting Czech Republic's World Heritage Sites will take travelers out of Prague and into other regions of the Czech Republic. They represent historically and culturally significant locations that also make great tourist destinations.
