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Czech Republic#

The capital and largest city, Prague, has over 1.2 million residents.

The Czech Republic also ranks as the 10th most peaceful country, while achieving strong performance in democratic governance.

  • Czech Republic is a land locked country.
  • Czech Republic has largest boundary with Germany which is approximately 815 km.
  • Czech Republic has shortest boundary with Slovakia which is approximately 197 km.
  • The largest river in Czech Republic is Elbe which is 1230 km.
  • The largest export partner of Czech Republic is Germany.
  • The largest import partner of Czech Republic is Germany.
  • There are 5 seaports in Czech Republic.

Surprising facts about Nobel Prize winners#

  • Bertha von Suttner is the first woman Nobel Prize winner in peace in year 1905. She was born in Czech Republic.
  • Gerty Theresa is the first woman Nobel Prize winner in medicine in year 1947. She was born in Czech Republic.
  • There are 6 Czech Republic born Nobel Prize winners but there was a gap of 42 years (1905-1947) between two awards.

Tourist Attraction#

Prague's Old Town Square draws locals and visitors alike to its architecture and ambience.

National Facts#

  • The national animal of Czech Republic is Double-tailed lion.
  • Rose is the national flower of Czech Republic
  • The national sport of Czech Republic is Ice hockey

References#

  1. Text marked as italic is taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_Republic unter CC