Definition of Czech Republic

The Republic Czech is one of the countries located in Central Europe although according to the division between Western Europe and Eastern Europe this country is usually located in the second group. It is one of the smallest countries in Europe in terms of geographical extension and also one of the many that in this continent They have no access to the sea since it is completely surrounded by land. It shares its boundaries with the countries of Poland, Slovakia (from which it recently separated), Austria and Germany. Its capital is the city of Prague, one of the most beautiful in the world.

The Czech Republic is the current name for the western portion of what was until 1993 Czechoslovakia. Today, this territory It forms an independent state, republican and administratively organized in thirteen regions or provinces plus the capital city. At the time, after the end of World War II, Czechoslovakia maintained a position socialist for which the traces of the Soviet communist regime are still visible in some regions of these two countries.

The Czech Republic has an area of ​​almost 79 thousand square kilometers, while its population it is close to ten million five hundred thousand inhabitants. Due to its rich history, the culture of the Czech Republic is very particular, always linked with a magical spirit and medieval that can be seen both in its magnificent castles and palaces as well as in the cities, ancient and very picturesque. Many of its monuments and sites of interest are considered as Heritage of Humanity, which makes the country an obligatory tourist center for those who want to discover another profile of Europe. The weather of the Czech Republic is temperate and continental. Although winters can be very harsh, summers and the weather for the rest of the year is quite pleasant.