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Explore the Czech Republic, a landlocked country in Central Europe, known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Covering an area of 79,000 km² and home to approximately 10 million people, the official language is Czech. From the historic charm of Prague and Český Krumlov to the natural beauty of the Šumava and Krkonoše mountains, this guide details the country's national symbols, political structure, and thriving economy, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and history enthusiasts alike.
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The Czech Republic Nikola Hojdová Petra Kubů V7A
Content • Basic facts • National symbols • History • Geographicalterms • Political terms • Czech economy • Popular places for tourists • Conclusion • Sources
Basic facts: • Central Europe • land-locked country land-locked country = vnitrozemský stát
Basic facts: • the area: 79 000 km2 • 10 million people Czech • The official language: Czech • Prague in Bohemia • Brnoin Moravia • important cities: Ostrava, České Budějovice, Olomouc and Plzeň
National symbols of the Czech Republic • flag white and red stripe, blue triangle • national anthem “Where my home is” by J. K. Tyl • national emblem
Geography • valleys, lowlands, high grounds (theBohemian-Moravian Highland) and mountain ranges • the Šumava mountains (primeval forest Boubín) • the Krkonoše mountains- Sněžka • the Lužické mountains • the Jizerské mountains valleys = údolí, lowlands= nížiny highland = vrchovina, primevalforest=prales
Geography • The longest river: the Vltava • The Elbe - major Central European river • the Odra, the Morava • temperate climate: warm summers, cold winters
Political terms • government = parliamentary democracy • two houses: the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate • Václav Klaus • prime minister • President‘s function the Chamber of Deputies = poslanecká sněmovna
Czech economy • export-based • Industries: automotive, high-tech, glass and ceramic production, metal an electronics • agricultural products: potatoes, wheat and hops wheat=pšenice, hops = chmel
Popular places for tourist • Prague, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora • the spa town of Karlovy Vary • castles: Karlštejn • the stalactite caves in the Moravian Karst • Skiing,biking and hiking Moravian Karst= Moravský kras
Sources • Bridge magazineAngličtina: otázky a odpovědihttp://www.wikipedia.org/http://www.vysokeskoly.cz/maturitniotazky/anglictina/the-czech-republic