1. The Czech republic The Czech republic Palečková

2. Basic information: Located in the middle of Europe Bordered by Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria Population of about 10 million Capital city – Prague Local currency – Czech Crown

3. Geography: Divided into 3 regions: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia Continental climate, mild temperatures Landscape – hilly and flat Rivers – Labe, Vltava, Morava… Ponds in south Bohemia Land – quite heavily forested

4. Brief history: Began to form in the 9th century King Charles – Charles University Habsburgs – part od Austro-Hungarian Empire Czechoslovakia founded on October 28th, 1918 Masaryk 1938 – 1945 invaded by Germany Communist Party Velvet Revolution – 1989 Havel 1993 division of Czechoslovakia Since 2004 a member of the EU Since 2007 a member od Schengen Area

5. Famous people: History: Charles IV, J. Hus, J. A. Komenský… Writters: K. Čapek, M. Kundera, J. Hašek… Oskar-winning director: M. Forman Composers: A. Dvořák, B. Smetana… Nobel price: J. Heyrovský, J. Seifert Sport: J. Jágr, M. Navrátilová, D. Hašek…

6. Goverment: Parliamentary democracy Parliament – two-chambered One part – The Chamber od Deputies Other part - Senate

7. National economy: Developed economy Part of Schengen Area A member od the World Trade Organisation Best-known companies: Škoda Auto, Budějovický Budvar, Pilsner Urquel, CEZ…

8. Famous places: Šumava national park Krkonoše national park Bohemian paradise Moravian Karst…

9. Famous places – Town: Prague Brno Ostrava Plzeň České Budějovice Karlovy Vary…