Facts and Figures

We are a small country with a great mind. Since the middle ages, the area we now know as the Czech Republic was a centre of commerce, innovation and political events shaping history. But before we dive into it, let's read some basic facts:

• Official name: The Czech Republic
• Situated in: Central Europe, often called the Heart of Europe
• Official language: Czech
• Area: 78,866 sq km
• 12th safest country in the world
• Neighbours: Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia
• Currency: Czech Crown,  CZK
• Population: 10.67 million
• Capital: Praha / Prague (1.3 million) 
• Political system: parliamentary republic, a bicameral parliamentary system with 281 representatives
• Head of state: president
• Significant membership: European Union, Schengen Area, NATO, OECD, WTO
• Every citizen or foreigner enjoys the freedom of religion
  
• Cradle of genetics, contact lenses, water turbine, blood types, nanofibers and many more (including sugar cubes and lager beer)