1. The Czech Republic

2. Our neighbours

3. Administrative division

4. Area: 78,866 square km mountainous borderland

5. Krkonoše (The Giant Mountains)

6. Krkonoše NP The highest mountains in the Czech Republic, guarded by Krakonoš, a fairy- tale mountain spiritThe highest mountains in the Czech Republic, guarded by Krakonoš, a fairy- tale mountain spirit http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:R%C3%BCbezahl.jpg

7. Krkonoše NP http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Snezka_aerial_moutaintop.jpg It is Sněžka, the highest mountain (1,603 m asl)

8. Šumava

9. Šumava NP Nicknamed the Green Roof of Europe, the Šumava region includes nature reserves, e.g. Boubín Forest and Black and Devil LakesNicknamed the Green Roof of Europe, the Šumava region includes nature reserves, e.g. Boubín Forest and Black and Devil Lakes media.org/wiki/File:Ple%C5%A1n%C3%A9_jezero.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2004-05-20_pl%C3%B6ckenstein_05.JPG

10. Bohemian Switzerland NP

11. There is Pravčická brána – the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe (overThere is Pravčická brána – the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe (over 26 m wide and 16 m high) 26 m wide and 16 m high) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prav%C4%8Dick%C3%A1_br%C3%A1na_(2).jpg

12. Karlovy Vary

13. Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) With its International Film Festival, Carlsbad spa wafers, mineral waters and famous herbal liqueur (Becherovka)With its International Film Festival, Carlsbad spa wafers, mineral waters and famous herbal liqueur (Becherovka) Karlovy Vary is much more than just a spa townKarlovy Vary is much more than just a spa town http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KarlovyVaryHotSpring.jpg

14. Praha (Prague)

15. Prague (Prague) It‘s the capital city of the Czech RepublicIt‘s the capital city of the Czech Republic Population: 1,200,000Population: 1,200,000 http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:N%C3%A1rodn%C3%AD_divadlo_2.jpg The National Theatre

16. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Karluv_most_2b_Praha_Czech_Republic.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hrad%C4%8Dany-panorama.JPG Charles Bridge Prague Castle

17. The Old Town Hall with the astronomical clock http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Astronomical_clock,_Prague_(1).jpg

18. Mikulov

19. Mikulov One of the country´s most famous wine townsOne of the country´s most famous wine towns http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Doln%C3%AD_Kounice.jpg

20. Věstonice

21. Věstonice The archeological site where Věstonická Venuše,The archeological site where Věstonická Venuše, a female figure, which is one of the oldest ceramic figures in the world, was found a female figure, which is one of the oldest ceramic figures in the world, was found http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vestonicka_venuse_v_NM.jpg

22. Plzeň

23. Plzeň The home of puppets Spejbl and Hurvínek, and of Pilsner beerThe home of puppets Spejbl and Hurvínek, and of Pilsner beer http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pilznery.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Divadlo-spejbla-a-hurvinka-fasada.jpg

24. Mladá Boleslav

25. Famous for Škoda carsFamous for Škoda cars http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skoda_Octavia_II_Combi_Facelift_20090426_front.JPG

26. Třeboň

27. Třeboň Supplies us with Christmas carps, but you can also relax here in a peat bathSupplies us with Christmas carps, but you can also relax here in a peat bath http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lazne_Trebon_-_raselinova_koupel_-_Zlata_hvezda.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caprinus_carpio_Prague_Vltava_1.jpg

28. Jičín

29. Jičín Best known for the fairy-tale character Rumcajs and the nearby Bohemian Paradise sandstone rocksBest known for the fairy-tale character Rumcajs and the nearby Bohemian Paradise sandstone rocks http://www.pohadkar.cz/postava/rumcajs/ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cesky_Raj.JPG

30. Ostrava

31. Ostrava Known for its industrial heritage (coal mining) and for the Colours of Ostrava music festivalKnown for its industrial heritage (coal mining) and for the Colours of Ostrava music festival http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coloursofostrava.jpghttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Doubrava.jpg

32. Blaník

33. Blaník The legend says that under the mountain there are sleeping knights who will rise up and defend the Czech nation in its moment of greatest needThe legend says that under the mountain there are sleeping knights who will rise up and defend the Czech nation in its moment of greatest need http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cerny-Jirasek.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vaclav_Jansa_-_Lounovice_pod_Blanikem_(1891).jpg

34. Karlštejn

35. Karlštejn A famous castle built by Charles IV as a safe place for the crown jewelsA famous castle built by Charles IV as a safe place for the crown jewels http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hrad_Karl%C5%A1tejn,_pohled_od_jihu.jpg http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soubor:Czech_crown_jewels.jpg

36. Říp

37. Říp The hill where, according to the legend, Father Čech proclaimed the land in front of him BohemiaThe hill where, according to the legend, Father Čech proclaimed the land in front of him Bohemia http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rip_vychod_Karel_Liebscher.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Josef_Mathauser_-_Praotec_%C4%8Cech_na_ho%C5%99e_%C5%98%C3%ADp.jpg

38. Macocha

39. Macocha An abyss more than 138 m deepAn abyss more than 138 m deep A part of the Moravian Karst, famous for dripstone cavesA part of the Moravian Karst, famous for dripstone caves http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macocha_na_podzim.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sloupskoso%C5%A1%C5%AFvsk%C3%A9_jeskyn%C4%9B66.jpg

40. Lipno

41. Lipno The Lipno Dam is a part of the Vltava cascadeThe Lipno Dam is a part of the Vltava cascade It is a popular recreation areaIt is a popular recreation area http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lipensk%C3%A1_p%C5%99ehrada.JPG http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lipno_nad_Vltavou_3._jpg.jpg