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A Quick Introduction to Prague, Czech Republic

Quick Facts Country – Czech Republic Capital – Prague Population – 1.21 Million Currency – Euro Political Affiliations – European Union & NATO

A Quick History After WWI the Czech Republic and Slovakia joined to form Czechoslovakia as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After WWII Czechoslovakia fell to the Soviets and became part of the communist Soviet Union. 1989 the Velvet Revolution freed the country from communism. January 1, 1993 Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.

Breakdown of Ethnic Groups

Landmarks to Visit Charles Bridge Prague Castle Astronomical Clock Tower

Lonely Planet Travel Guide Top 5 Websites CIA World Fact Book Lonely Planet Travel Guide Prague.cz Prague Post My Homework Page