Czech Republic
The Czech Republic (Czech: ?eská republika {{Audio|Cs-Ceska republika Cesko.ogg|listen}}) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The republic borders Poland to the north, Germany to the northwest and west, Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east. Although the Czech Republic is the youngest country in Europe, it offers many examples of old architecture such as historic Prague (Czech: Praha), a major tourist attraction, its capital and largest city. Other major cities include Brno, Ostrava, Plze?, Hradec Králové, ?eské Bud?jovice, and Ústí nad Labem.
Regions
Main article: Regions of the Czech Republic; see also: Overview of regions in Czech Republic
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The Czech Republic consists of 13 regions (kraje, singular - kraj) and one capital city (hlavní m?sto), marked by a *:
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Region (in Czech)Capital (in Czech)colour
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Prague* (Praha)
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Central Bohemian Region (St?edo?eský kraj)its offices are located in Prague (Praha)
Related Topics:
Central Bohemian Region - Prague
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South Bohemian Region (Jiho?eský kraj)?eské Bud?jovice
Related Topics:
South Bohemian Region - ?eské Bud?jovice
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Plze? Region (Plze?ský kraj)Plze?
Related Topics:
Plze? Region - Plze?
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Carlsbad Region (Karlovarský kraj)Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
Related Topics:
Carlsbad Region - Karlovy Vary
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Ústí nad Labem Region (Ústecký kraj)Ústí nad Labem
Related Topics:
Ústí nad Labem Region - Ústí nad Labem
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Liberec Region (Liberecký kraj)Liberec
Related Topics:
Liberec Region - Liberec
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Hradec Králové Region (Královéhradecký kraj)Hradec Králové
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Hradec Králové Region - Hradec Králové
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Pardubice Region (Pardubický kraj)Pardubice
Related Topics:
Pardubice Region - Pardubice
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Olomouc Region (Olomoucký kraj)Olomouc
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Olomouc Region - Olomouc
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Moravian-Silesian Region (Moravskoslezský kraj)Ostrava
Related Topics:
Moravian-Silesian Region - Ostrava
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South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj)Brno
Related Topics:
South Moravian Region - Brno
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Zlín Region (Zlínský kraj)Zlín
Related Topics:
Zlín Region - Zlín
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Vyso?ina Region (Vyso?ina)Jihlava
Related Topics:
Vyso?ina Region - Jihlava
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Politics |
| ► | Regions |
| ► | Geography |
| ► | Economy |
| ► | Demographics |
| ► | Culture |
| ► | International rankings |
| ► | Miscellaneous topics |
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