Czech Republic

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Czech Republic Population: 10.5 million Area: 78,864 square km, 78,864 square miles. Language(s): Czech, some German, English, Slovak & Russian Capital City: Prague Major Cities: Brno, Hradec-Kralove, Ostrava, Plzen. Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +2, From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT +1 Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK 1 = 100 Haleru) Notes: CZK: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000,...

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Weather

Climate: Weather tends to be changeable throughout the year although conditions during winter are likely to be the most settled. Winter temperatures can be very low due to cold easterly winds. Rainfall is low in winter the wettest seasons being spring and summer. Summers are moderately warm. Clothing: Generally mediumweights with heavy topcoat for winter. Lightweights for...

Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of...

Airports

Prague Ruzyne (PRG)

Health risks

The Czech Republic is a rapidly developing European nation undergoing profound economic and social change. Tourist facilities, particularly those found in the capital, Prague, are quickly approaching the level of those found in most Western European countries. Outside Prague, these facilities are not as developed, and some goods and services taken for granted in other European...