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| The Czech Republic lies in Central Europe, bordered by Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Poland. |
| It covers an area of 78,864 square kilometers and has a population of around 10 million inhabitants. |
| The different geographical characteristics of the regions making up the country offer the visitor a wide range of landscapes to enjoy, whose common denominator is their great beauty. | |
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| Prague is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, covering an area of 496 km² and with a population of 1,210,000 inhabitants. |
| Standing on the Moldava River in the heart of the region of Bohemia, it lies over seven hills that endow the city with a very special charm. |
| The vast number of architectural, artistic and cultural treasures that can be found in Prague, resulted in the historic old center of the city being named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992, due to it's extraordinary cultural and scenic richness. |
| This has made the city an essential destination on any visit to central Europe. | |
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 Prague Castle. A monumental edifice and the true emblem of the country. Its interior houses different palatial buildings, ecclesiastic structures, fortifications and museums, representing all the principal architectural movements. |
| Charles Bridge. Built in 1357 during the reign of Charles IV, it is the oldest bridge in the city. Some 515 meters long and 10 meters wide, the bridge is fortified on both sides by two 2 majestic towers. |
| Old City Square. The most important square in historic Prague dates back to the 12th century and is flanked by the baroque-style Church of St. Nicholas and the Goltz-Kinský Palace, a magnificent example of Rococo art and the present site of the National Gallery. |
| House of the Stone BellAn exquisitely beautiful urban palace which is currently the venue for numerous concerts and exhibitions. |
| Old Town Hall. Built during the second half of the 14th century, outstanding features include the richly-decorated chapel and Gothic tower presided over by a priceless astronomical clock. |
| Municipal House. An art-nouveau building constructed at the beginning of the 20thcentury, notable for its lavish interior and exterior decoration. |
| National Museum. Located in the so-called New City, the museum was built between 1885 and 1890 in Renaissance style. |
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| The main ingredients of Prague's cuisine are pork or beef, normally accompanied by delicious bread or potato-based dumplings or the traditional sauerkraut, a type of fermented cabbage. |
| Other characteristic dishes of the region include "knedlo-vepro-zelo", pork and cabbage roast, "bramborak", potato omelet, "svickova", a delicious thick creamy soup and "bramborak salat se sekanou", a potato salad in a spiced dressing. |
| Prague baked ham, extremely popular with everyone who tries it, can be found all over the country, as well as the traditional "pivo", a typically Czech beer, and other local spirits. |
| Sweet items can always be found on Czech tables, especially delicious little pasties filled with chocolate, fruit or cream. |
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| In the beautiful city of Prague, the streets overflow with art and culture. Delicate pieces of Bohemian porcelain in the shape of candelabra, serving dishes, soup bowls or sauce jugs, original puppets in genuine 19th century style, gorgeous children's toys made from wood and the most diverse objects in Bohemian glass are just a few examples of the exquisite craft creations that can be found in the capital of the Czech Republic. |
| These and many other products can be found in the local stores and shopping malls which do not close at midday and are generally open until 8 p.m. |
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| Time Zone: UTC+1. |
| Official Currency: The official currency is the Czech crown. |
| Language: Czech. |
| Population: Approximately 10,333,000 inhabitants. |
| Health Information: There are no obligatory vaccinations or medical certificates required to enter the country. However, protection against tetanus, polio and Hepatitis A and B is advisable. |
| Electricity: 220 V. |
| Payment Options: The vast majority of establishments accept payment by both cash and credit card. |
| Banking Hours: From Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday mornings. |
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