Czech Republic

The Czech Republic lies in the centre of Europe, bordered by Germany to the west (810 km), Poland to the north (762 km), Slovakia to the southeast (252 km) Austria and to the south (466 km). It was founded on 1 January 1993 as the successor state to Czechoslovakia. The country became a Nato member in 1999 and joined the European Union on May 1, 2004.

The Czech Republic is a small country, but it has many spectacular natural and cultural assets. Its dynamic, export-oriented economy is competitive and full of potential, attracting many foreign investors. 

Population: 10.3 million
Total area: 78.866 km2 (30.450 sq mi)
Capital city: Prague
Official language: Czech
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
Head of state: President Václav Klaus
Tourists (2007): 6.7 Million
The highest point: Sněžka at 1.602 m (5.260 ft)

For more information please go to www.czech.cz.