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Czech Republic – general information

Czech Republic – general information. Year of EU entry: 2004 N ational a them - Kde domov můj ? ( Where is my home? ) Capital city: Prague Total area: 78 866 km² Population: 10.5 million Currency: Czech koruna ( Kč ). History.

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Czech Republic – general information

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  1. Czech Republic – general information • Year of EU entry: 2004 • National athem-Kdedomovmůj? (Where is my home?) • Capital city: Prague • Total area: 78 866 km² • Population: 10.5 million • Currency: Czech koruna (Kč)

  2. History • Slavic people from the Black Sea-Carpathian region settled in the area. In the sixth century they moved southwards into Bohemia, Moravia and some of present day Austria. • For 41 yearsCzechoslovakia was a Comunist country. After ‘VelvetRevolution’ itreturned to a liberal country. The Czech Republic became an independent state in January 1993 after Czechoslovakia peacefullysplit into its two constituent parts.

  3. CzechRepublic Thisis a pictureoftheCzechRepublic.Ontheotherpageyouwill se our flag.

  4. Nowthisisour flag.

  5. More flagsfrom ČR

  6. Coatsofarms

  7. Geopraphy OfCzechrepublic

  8. Map ofCzechrepublic

  9. Map

  10. Mountains

  11. Rivers and mountains

  12. Regions

  13. CENTRAL BOCHEMIA Region around Prague, Central Bohemia offers some wonderful options for day trips from the city, such as the castles of Karlštejn and Konopiště, or the medieval town of KutnáHora. Karlštejncastle KutnáHora

  14. Southern Bohemia Thereare many hitoricaltowns and man-made lakes is one of Czech Republic's most picturesque regions. It is also a popular biking destination. One of its most visited towns is the beautiful ČeskýKrumlov.

  15. Western Bohemia Hereyoucanfindthebestspatowns. Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) is the most popular and can be visited on a day trip from Prague.

  16. Northern Bohemia The lesser known region of Northern Bohemia contains the unique sandstone rock formations of the Czech Switzerland National Park.

  17. Eastern Bohemia The Bohemian Paradise nature reserve is a beautiful area for hiking, as are the Giant Mountains (Krkonoše). The charming towns of Litomyšl or Jičín as well as Eastern Bohemia's castles are well worth visiting.

  18. Southern Moravia Six UNESCO-protected sites, gorgeous chateaus, looming castles, great biking, the second largest Czech city of Brno, and Czech Republic's best wine all make Southern Moravia.

  19. Northern Moravia The pleasant city of Olomouc contains the most valuable historical sights besides Prague and can even be visited on a day trip from Prague. The Jeseníky Mountains are a peaceful hiking destination.

  20. CHECH TRADITIONS by Magdaléna Červená

  21. CHRISTMAS For christmas we mostly eat carp. On christmas we give a Presents.

  22. SaintNicholasDay The charming tradition of St. Nicholas falls on the eve of St. Nicholas Day, December 5th. If you find yourself walking the streets on that evening, you may run into a group of strange characters: St. Nicholas , the Angel who represents the Good, and the Devil representing the Evil.

  23. EASTER Easter is a popular time to visit Prague. On Easter we colour an eggs.

  24. Thetimeof love On 1st May , couples gather at the statue of KarelHynekMácha, the Czech Romantic "poet of love", in Prague's Petřín Park where they lay flowers and spend a few moments. 

  25. Czech national clothes

  26. Czech famouspeople The father of genetics and the laws of heredity • Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884)

  27. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Art nouveau painter and poster designer.

  28. EmaDestinnová (1878-1930) • A great Czech soprano opera singer and patriot, also known as Emmy Destinn.

  29. Václav Havel • *5. 10. 1936 Prague - +18. 12. 2011 Hradecek • Writer and Dramatist; Leading Figure of the Velvet Revolution of 1989; Last President of Czechoslovakia; and First President of the Czech Republic.

  30. Nobel Prize Laureates • Professor JaroslavHeyrovský (1890-1967) was awardedin 1959 inChemistry, heinvited a newbranch of electrochemistry • Jaroslav Seifert (1901-1986) was awardedthe Nobel PrizeinLiterature 1984

  31. The capital city - PRAHA • Thelargest city in Czech Republic. Prague has been a political, cultural, and economic centre of central Europe with waxing and waning fortunes during its 1,100-year existence. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was not only the capital of the Czech state, but also the seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. • Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th century Europe.

  32. Czech Sport

  33. CzechHockey At hockey international cup CZECH HOCKEY TEAM ended on 8ht place

  34. This is our czech hockey coach Alois Hadamczik with his daughter

  35. AT EVERY CZECH MATCH !!!FANS ARE THERE!!

  36. Our football players are in football good too

  37. Czech music isveryinterestingbecausewehave many autorsfrom many centurys. Forexample: Leoš Janáček or Antonín Dvořák. ThenwehavesomebandslikeDivokejBillor Kryštof CZECH MUSIC DIVOKEJ BILL

  38. Ourschool Ourschooliscalledthe 1st InternationalSchool. It has fourfloorsandthefirstthree are only in Czech, but the fourth one, the ours, is inEnglish.

  39. Our Classrooms On our floor we have lots of new rooms. Music Room is aone of them. Library, Art Room and Meeting Room, Care Centre.

  40. Christmas show

  41. Grade 4 and 5 - Mise Plus Agents!

  42. Easter Coffee Morning and Workshop

  43. FAIRY-TALE WEEK 29/4 - 3/5

  44. Ostrava!!! -Ostrava is the third biggest city in Czech Republic. -Ostrava has the highest concentration of smog in Czech Republic. There are many facturies. -The Symbol of Ostrava is a white horse.

  45. In Ostrava there is Slezkoostravký Hrad is an old castle

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