Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria. Its capital and largest city is Prague.

Prague: Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River. The capital concentrates the country’s government, cultural institutions, and historic landmarks.
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: The dissolution of Czechoslovakia was the peaceful separation of the country into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on January 1, 1993. It established the Czech Republic as an independent state.
European Union: The European Union is a political and economic union of European countries with shared institutions and common policies. Czech membership affects its laws, trade, funding, and regional cooperation.
Prague Castle: Prague Castle is a historic castle complex in Prague and the official office of the Czech president. It embodies the capital’s long role as a political center.
Bohemia: Bohemia is the western and largest historical region of the Czech lands. It forms the western core of the modern country and includes Prague.
Czechoslovakia: Czechoslovakia was a Central European state that existed from 1918 to 1992, apart from periods of occupation and interrupted sovereignty. The Czech Republic inherited part of its territory and institutions when the federation ended.
NATO: NATO is a collective-defense alliance founded in 1949 by North American and European countries. Czech membership links its security policy to the alliance’s collective-defense commitments.
Charles Bridge: Charles Bridge is a historic stone bridge crossing the Vltava River in Prague. Its medieval construction is among the most recognizable features of the capital.
Moravia: Moravia is the eastern historical region of the Czech lands, centered on Brno. Its regional identity and history complement the country’s Bohemian center.
Velvet Revolution: The Velvet Revolution was the largely peaceful overthrow of communist rule in Czechoslovakia in 1989. Its democratic transition preceded the republic’s independence.

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