Czech Republic

The Czech Republic, also called Czechia, is a country in Central Europe. Its capital, Prague, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The country has more castles per square mile than almost anywhere else.

Land and People

About 11 million people live in the Czech Republic. The capital is Prague. The country is surrounded by mountains and has rolling hills, forests, and rivers. Prague's old town has colorful buildings and a famous astronomical clock.

Tiny clay figure of a woman made in the Stone Age.
Tiny clay figure of a woman made in the Stone Age. (che (Please credit as "Petr Novák, Wikipedia" in case you use this outside Wikimedia projects.)guidance: Danny B. / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

The Czech Republic has hundreds of castles to explore. People love ice hockey and it is the national sport. Trdelnik is a sweet pastry rolled on a stick. The word robot was invented by a Czech writer named Karel Capek.

Fun Facts

  • The word robot was invented by Czech writer Karel Capek in 1920.
  • The Czech Republic has more castles per square mile than almost any country.
  • Prague's astronomical clock has been ticking since 1410.

Did You Know?

The astronomical clock in Prague's Old Town Square has been working since 1410, making it over 600 years old. Every hour, small figures of the twelve apostles appear in windows above the clock. Crowds gather to watch this show every day.