1. The Czech Republic has more Internet Service Providers than any other non-English speaking country.
2. Half of all men in the Czech Republic work in a factory. What products do you think they make in the Czech Republic? You can find the answer to this question and many other interesting facts at this website with facts about all countries in the world.
3. It has the most castles in Europe. There are over 2000 castles and chateaux in the Czech Republic, more than in any other country in Europe.
4. Prague’s Old Town is home to the third oldest astronomical clock in the world. Every hour, it’s mechanical processional of apostles delights tourists.
5. It’s most popular sport is ice hockey.
6. Soft contact lenses were invented by a Czech chemist, Otto Wichterle in 1959.

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