In the early history of the land that is today the Czech Republic, various tribes settled starting with the Celtics, then Germanic tribes, and later Slavic people. In the 9th century, the Kingdom of Bohemia began to emerge and became a power. The peak arrived with Charles IV in 1342, who was King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor.
After WWI, Czechoslovakia was formed from Czech and Slovak lands. At the start of WWII, Czechoslovakia became part of Germany. After the war, the country came under Soviet dominion. Once the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, freedom was restored. In 1993, the country peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In 2004, the Czech Republic joined the European Union.
Prague originated as an agglomeration of towns and settlements of craftsmen, merchants, and farmers. In the mid-14th century, Prague was the center of the Holy Roman Empire and Europe's third-largest city. The city has always been known as one of the most beautiful in the world, attributed with adjectives like "golden", "city of hundred spires", and "the crown of the world".
Despite turbulent history, Prague's progress has been remarkable. The booming tourism sector and solid industrial base have left citizens in better economic shape than the rest of the country. All legislative bodies are located here, along with important educational institutions.
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Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. There are over 2,000 castles and chateaux in the Czech Republic - more than any other country in Europe.
Jan Jansky discovered blood groups.
Poppy seeds are legal and loved in the Czech Republic, especially on pies.
Otto Wichterle invented contact lenses.
The word "robot" was created by Czech writer Josef Capek.
Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, uses Czech-made elevators.
Ester Ledecka was the first in history to win two gold Olympic medals in two different sports disciplines.
Prokop Divis invented the lightning conductor.
Three Czech movies have won Oscars: The Shop on Main Street, Closely Watched Trains, and Kolya.
The Czech Republic ranks as the 8th safest country to live in the world.
Czech people are the world's heaviest consumers of beer.
Franz Kafka (surrealist writer) and Alfons Mucha (Art Nouveau artist) were both born in Prague.
| English | Czech | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hi | Ahoj | ahoy |
| Good morning | Dobre rano | dob-reh rah-no |
| Good day | Dobry den | dob-ree den |
| Good night | Dobrou noc | dob-roh nots |
| Goodbye | Nashledanou | na-skle-dah-no |
| Please | Prosim | pro-seem |
| Thank you | Dekuji | deh-kwee-yeh |
| Yes / No | Ano / Ne | ah-no / neh |
| How are you? | Jak se mas? | yak seh mash |
| I'm well | Mam se dobre | mahm seh dob-reh |
| How much? | Kolik? | ko-leek |
| Beer | Pivo | pee-vo |
| What's the time? | Kolik je hodin? | ko-leek yeh ho-din |
| Beautiful (F/M) | Krasna / Krasny | krahs-nah / krahs-nee |
| Bill | Ucet | oo-chet |
| I'd like to pay | Zaplatim prosim | za-pla-teem pro-seem |
| Restaurant | Restaurace | res-tow-ra-tse |
| Car | Auto | ow-toh |
| English | Czech | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Call sheet | Dispozice | dis-po-zee-tse |
| Day / Night | Den / Noc | den / nots |
| Wrap | Likvidace | lik-vi-da-tse |
| That's a wrap | Je konec | yeh ko-nets |
| Lunchtime | Poledni pauza | po-led-nee pow-za |
| Quiet | Ticho | tee-kho |
| Don't walk | Nechodit | neh-kho-dit |
| Turn over radio | Vypnout vysilacky | veep-note vee-see-lach-kee |
| Do you have time? | Mas cas? | mahsh chahs |
| Let's go | Pojdme / Jdeme | poyd-meh / ee-deh-meh |