About the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic lies in the heart of Europe and shares borders with Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria.
The country’s total area is 78,866 square kilometers with a population of over ten million. The official language is Czech. The Czech Republic is located in the Central European Time Zone (GMT +1), the same as Germany and France. Prague is the capital city.

Currency
The Czech monetary unit is the Czech crown (CZK). The Euro and US dollars are accepted at most stores. Stores post the logos of the cards that they accept at their entry doors. The most commonly accepted cards in the Czech Republic are VISA, Euro/Mastercard, and American Express.
Most of the larger banks in the Czech Republic are open weekdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but the great majority are closed on weekends. Automated teller machines, which can be universally used for all financial institutions, can be found on almost every street corner.

Accommodations
Prague, the Czech Republic’s capital, is a popular tourist destination. An uncountable quantity of historical landmarks – some more than a thousand years old – can be found in the city. As a result, a large number of hotels of all possible price categories are also available. Accommodations that meet your needs can be found at: http://www.ubytovani.cz

Weather
The Czech Republic lies in a temperate zone and has a continental climate. During the summer (July and August), temperatures in some areas reach up to 30° C (86° F). In comparison, winter temperatures (December through February) can dip as low as -10° C (14° F).
On average, it rains in the Czech Republic about forty days each year. The most rainy months are July and August.

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