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Czech Republic -a country in centre of Europe

Population – 10.5 m people. National range – 81.3% Czechs, 13.7% - population of Moravia and Silesia, 5% - other minorities, including: Germans - 50,000, Gypsies - 300,000 and Jews - 2,000. The Czechs distinctive feature is their tolerance towards foreigners. Population density of 130,6 people per 1 km2. The urban population is: 65.3%. Religious beliefs: atheists 39.8%, Catholics 39.2%, protestants 4.6%, Orthodox 3%, other religion followers 13.4%. Employment: industrial -33.1%, agricultural 6.9%, building construction – 9.1%, transportation and communication – 7.2 %, service industry – 43.7%. Total area 78 866 km2.

Longest river Vltava with a length of 433 km.

Biggest Czech cities population: - Brno - 392,000 , Ostrava – 332,000, Plzen -175,000, Olomouts – 106,000, Usti Nad Labem -100,000, Liberets – 100,000, Gradets Kralove – 98,000, Pardubitse – 94,000, Czezke Budeevitse – 93,000.

There are 8 objects protected by UNESCO as "world cultural and natural heritage".

Capital: Prague (1.3 m people).

Form of Government – Parliamentary Democracy.

Official language – Czech. Older generations speak German and Russian, whilst the young speak English.

Currency – Czech crown (1$=40 crowns as on Sep 2000).

Inflation rate of – 2.2% (as on Feb 2001).

The voltage in the Czech Republic as well as the socket and plug size are identical to most European countries - 220V / 380V, 50Hz/AC.

TV System: PAL.

Time Zone: GMT+1hour, corresponds to west European time, summer time (April-September) GMT+2 hour. The time difference with Moscow is 2 hrs in summer/winter seasonal time and the change takes place in spring and autumn respectively.

Czech Holidays: as well as Saturdays and Sundays, the dates below are considered as days-off:

1st January – New Year Day

Easter Monday

1st May -Labour Day

8th May -Liberation Day

5th July -Slavic Apostles St. Cyril and St. Methodius

6th July -Burning of Jan Hus

28th September -Czech Statehood Day

28th October -Independent Czechoslovakia Day

24th December -Christmas Eve

25th-26th December -Christmas Days.

As economic indices and standard of living indicate the Czech Republic firmly takes the first place amongst countries claiming to enter the European Union. What is specific about the Czech republic is that international treaties and UNO conventions have priority over national Czech legislation. The Czech Republic has been an associated member of the EU since 1991. The Czech Republic claims full EU membership in 2003-2004. This step implies the Czech Republic's alliance with a united Europe where no visa or customs restrictions would exist. The European community members would anticipate welcoming those new members to this alliance. The coordination of the institutions that are responsible for the international crime regulations and illegal immigration is under particular investigation at the moment.

The Czech Republic is a full member of NATO, WTO, IMF, OSCE and other major international organizations. The Czech crown is considered quite a stable currency, more dependant on the Euro exchange rate rather than on the US dollar rate. Economists forecast a prosperous future for the Czech economy. The forecasts are based on the effective legislation system that attracts foreign investors by guarantying the security of funds invested. The country's advanced infrastructure and the availability of highly qualified but relatively cheap labour compared to other European countries adds to the Czech's investment image as well as the Czech government encouraging foreign investors into its industrial sector.

The country has borders with Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. The country has a predominantly upland territory in the north and northwest where the Rydny Mountains along with Sudet Highlands form its natural border. The southwest and south part of the country is a mountainous forested area of the Shymava.

The Czech Republic is spread across the Czech-Moravian plateau that acts as a watershed between the two major rivers – the Elbe and the Danube. The high mountainous woodlands of the Czech Republic benefit from some fertile soils famous for Czech Forests alongside numerous rivers and lakes. The forests are predominantly coniferous making up 38 % of the Czech Republic's total land area. Trees consist of pine, spruce, beech and oak in the forest and some birch trees. The most prevalent soil type in the Czech Republic are brown earth. Nearly 12% of the country's territory is considered a nature reserve.

Climate in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is located on the border between two great climatic regimes, the Oceanic and the Continental, and the weather consequently tends to be fairly variable in different regions. The average monthly temperature in the coldest month of the year (January) fluctuates around - 5°C, whilst at the hottest time of the year (July) -it is around +20 C

Average monthly temperatures:

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	July	Aug	Sept	Okt	Nov	Dec
T ° air	-5	-1	5	10	18	23	25	23	18	12	3	0

The Czech Republic is a country in the heart of Europe. However, what lies behind these words?

Prague is an old fashioned metropolis and one of the most important European cities. Its importance is strongly influenced by the location of the Prague Basin, where the long-distance trade paths crossed each other since long ago. Prague has managed to preserve several hundred years of its ancestral heritage. Amongst these is the legendary Czech beer which combines the incredibly soft water and their secret brewery techniques. Czech cuisine has an indescribable aroma and lots of temptations for sweet lovers. It also has lots of beautiful and affordable leisure places to suit the needs of those looking for a healthy lifestyle. The country offers a rare opportunity to run a successful business with no risk to lose of your possessions. The unique atmosphere of tranquillity gives you no reason to worry about the future of your children. What else makes the Czech Republic so attractive? The economic and political stability have also advanced the banking infrastructure. The Czech Republic has a European health care system. It also provides a golden opportunity to get free higher education from the world's most respected educational institutions. The high quality of food, busy but safe environment and sustainable suburban life. The opportunity to buy private and commercial property at considerably lower prices than in any other European country. The close proximity to neighbouring European states and to joining the EU in 2004; plus it would only take approximately two hours by air to get to Moscow. All the above are positive distinctive features of the Czech Republic.

Location. The Czech Republic benefits from its geographical location as it is in the centre of Europe. The Czech Airline Company and other major International airlines run everyday flights to connect Prague with other European main cities.

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