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About The People
Did You Know...... The Roma, often known as Gypsies, are thought to be descendants of people who migrated from India in »» More
Fashion... European fashions and formal dress is common on the streets, at work and in shops, Two-piece suit fo »» More
Socializing... Czechs value modesty, humor, education, cleverness, social standing, and sometimes cutting corners. »» More
Family... Urban and rural families nowadays are usually small, with rarely more than two children. Rural famil »» More
Sports & Recreation... The country's most popular sport is soccer. Huge crowds go to watch the games at the Letná stad »» More
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Czech Republic History
The Czech Republic was the western part of the Czech and Slovak
Federal Republic. Formed into a common state after World War I (October
28, 1918), the Czechs, Moravians, and Slovaks remained united for
almost 75 years. On January 1, 1993, the two republics split to form
two separate states.
The Czechs lost their national independence
to the Hapsburgs Empire in 1620 at the Battle of White Mountain and for
the next 300 years were ruled by the Austrian Monarchy. With the
collapse of the monarchy at the end of World War I, the independent
country of Czechoslovakia was formed, encouraged by, among others, U.S.
President Woodrow Wilson.
Despite cultural differences, the
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Capital Cities... Prague
Population: 10,211,904
GDP: $266,300,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 78,866 (sq km) 30,450 (sq mi)
Currency: Czech koruna
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