The Czech Republic is a land-locked country located in central Europe.
Statehood: 1 January 1993 (upon separation of Czechoslovakia into two independent countries – the Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Capital: Prague
Area: 78,867 km2
Official language: Czech
Population: 10.6 million
Currency: Czech crown (CZK – koruna)
Exchange rate: EUR 1 = approximately CZK 25
Religion: 59% no religious affiliation, 27% Roman Catholic
Form of government: Democratic parliamentary republic
Time zone: Central European (GMT +1)
Climate: Mild with typical change of the four season. Average temperature in summer 19°C, in winter 0.9°C
Member State of the European Union and member of NATO
Public holidays
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1 January
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New Year’s Day
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Between 20 March and 23 April
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Good Friday
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Between 23 March and 26 April
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Easter Monday
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1 May
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Labour Day
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8 May
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Day of Liberation from Fascism
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5 July
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Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
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6 July
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Jan Hus Day
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28 September
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Czech Statehood Day
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28 October
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Czechoslovak Independence Day
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17 November
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Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy
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24 December
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Christmas Eve
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25 December
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Christmas Day
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26 December
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St. Stephen’s Day
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