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Czech Republic |
Facts about country
Capital | Prague |
Population |
10.3 million |
Main Languages |
Czech |
Electricity |
2 Plug System 220 Volts 50Hz |
Currency |
Czech Koruna (Kc) |
Exchange Rate for US $ as of March 2001 |
37 Kc per 1 US$ |
Safe to Drink Tap Water |
Yes |
Size |
78,864 sq km |
Transport |
Train, bus, plane, taxi, rent a car |
Cash Machines (ATMS) | Yes |
Credit Card Usage | Yes |
Religion | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
Measurement System | Metric System |
Recommended Budget per Day in US $
Total Budget per Person | Accommodation | Meals | Transportation | Other |
30 $ | 8 $ | 7 $ | 7 $ | 8 $ |
Main things to See (we give descriptions only on places we visited)
Things to See | Visited | Brief Description | Recommend (10 is best 1 is don't bother) |
Prague | Y | Beautiful old city with a lot of cultural and historical sites to see. The main sites are - Hradcany (the Castle District), Mala Strana (the Small Quarter) Stare Mesto (the Old Town) ,aclavske namesti (Wenceslas Square) , Charles Bridge, and the Jewish Cemetery. Entertainment includes theatre, opera, museum, galleries, music and more. | 8 |
Kutna Hora | N | ||
Krivoklat | N | ||
Karlovy Vary | N | ||
Moravian Karst | N | ||
Moravske Slovacko Region | N | ||
Sumava | N | ||
Telc | N | ||
Mikulov | N | ||
Ceský Krumlov | N | ||
Zlata Koruna | N | ||
Popular activities and Tours (Being not included does not mean they do not exist)
Hiking / Trekking | X |
Scuba Diving | |
Historical Sites | X |
Sightseeing tours | X |
Ballooning |
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Bungy Jumping |
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Safaris |
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Boat tours | x |
Fishing | |
Horseback riding | X |
Canoeing | X |
Camping | X |
River Rafting | |
Sky Diving | |
Abseiling | |
Surfing | |
Windsurfing | |
Kayaking | |
Sailing | |
Mountain biking | X |
Roller blading | X |
Motorbike | |
Sand boarding | |
Snorkeling | |
Water Skiing | |
Skiing | X |
Bicycling | X |
Others Caving | X |
Feeling and Opinions on Czech Republic
We just visited Prague and really enjoyed it even if the weather was not great. Prague is a beautiful old city with a lot to offer. It is not too expensive for an European country, but it is not as cheap as it used to be.
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