ABOUT CZECH REPUBLIC

The Czech lands have been the crossroads of European cultures for many centuries. The cultural character of Czech cities, villages and spa towns have always been a source of inspiration to visitors and guests, who come from all corners of the world. The Czech Republic, one of the youngest in the family of European countries, was born in 1993 when the Czechoslovak Federal Republic split into two independent states. In 2004, the Czech Republic became an official member of the European Union. The Czech Republic is also a full-fledged member of NATO.

The population of the Czech Republic is 10.3 milion people. Even though the Czech Republic area covers only 78 864 square kilometres, its wealth of natural beauty and monuments of cultural heritage contribute greatly to its global prestige as a major cultural destination