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Around the World – Czech Republic

  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?
  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.

Photos by: Chiara Marra {flickr}, Govisity.com {flickr}

Around the World in 80 Days – Czech Republic

CZECH REPUBLIC

Central Europe
Capital: Prague
Languages: Czech
Predominant Religion(s): Majority non-religious

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Czech people in general are happy with a good sense of humor. They are also ambitious!
  • Czechs have strong family ties.
  • Tradition and culture are very important values for Czechs.

FUN FACTS:

  • Czech Republic has a lot of famous people such as the hockey player Jaromir Jagr, the tennis players Martina Navratilova and Ivan Lendl!
  • Czech beer is said to be the best beer on the world.
  • The US population is 30x bigger than the population in Czech Republic.

USEFUL PHRASES:

  • How are you?             Jak se máš?
  • Fine, thanks.               Dobře, děkuji.
  • My name is…              Moje jméno je..
  • Nice to meet you!        Rád tě poznávám!
  • Thank you.                  Děkuji.

Around the World in 80 Days – Facts About the Czech Repulic

  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?
  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.

Photos by: Chiara Marra {flickr}, Govisity.com {flickr}

Around the World in 80 Day – Czech Republic

CZECH REPUBLIC

Central Europe
Capital: Prague
Languages: Czech
Predominant Religion(s): Majority non-religious

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Czech people in general are happy with a good sense of humor. They are also ambitious!
  • Czechs have strong family ties.
  • Tradition and culture are very important values for Czechs.

FUN FACTS:

  • Czech Republic has a lot of famous people such as the hockey player Jaromir Jagr, the tennis players Martina Navratilova and Ivan Lendl!
  • Czech beer is said to be the best beer on the world.
  • The US population is 30x bigger than the population in Czech Republic.

USEFUL PHRASES:

  • How are you?             Jak se máš?
  • Fine, thanks.               Dobře, děkuji.
  • My name is…              Moje jméno je..
  • Nice to meet you!        Rád tě poznávám!
  • Thank you.                  Děkuji.

Around the World in 80 Days – Facts about the Czech Republic

  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.

Photos by: Chiara Marra {flickr}, Govisity.com {flickr}

Around the World in 80 Days – Czech Republic

CZECH REPUBLIC

Central Europe
Capital: Prague
Languages: Czech
Predominant Religion(s): Majority non-religious

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Czech people in general are happy with a good sense of humor. They are also ambitious!
  • Czechs have strong family ties.
  • Tradition and culture are very important values for Czechs.

FUN FACTS:

  • Czech Republic has a lot of famous people such as the hockey player Jaromir Jagr, the tennis players Martina Navratilova and Ivan Lendl!
  • Czech beer is said to be the best beer on the world.
  • The US population is 30x bigger than the population in Czech Republic.

USEFUL PHRASES:

  • How are you?             Jak se máš?
  • Fine, thanks.               Dobře, děkuji.
  • My name is…              Moje jméno je..
  • Nice to meet you!        Rád tě poznávám!
  • Thank you.                  Děkuji.