About Czech Republic

In Czech Republic history, it is known as an essential part of the Czechoslovakia. On January 1993, Czechs and Slovaks agreed to separate and eventually dissolved into two new countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Prague became the capital city of the country. Later on, in 1999 the country joined NATO, and on 2004 became a member of European Union. Beside capital city, major cities of the country are Brno, Ostrava, and PlzeN. There are three important constitutes of Czech lands: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Bohemian plateau lies in the western part. The fertile Moravian lowland separates Bohemian- Moravian. Similarly in the north, the Sudetes Mountains separate Moravia from Czech Silesia.

In spite of being a communist country, the state owned banks were privatized here in 1999-2000 and telecommunication industry in 2005. Several centers have been prominently developed here and hence Czech tourism is significantly flourished. Nowadays, it is significant contributor of Czech economy. Spa towns like Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázne are the most particularly popular holiday destinations in the country. Some other popular centers are Karlštejn, Konopište, Ceský Krumlov, Ceský Ráj, Šumava and the Krkonoše mountains as well. These are few very interesting facts about Czech Republic.

Now, QuickBooker is providing here some important facts concerning with country’s economic activity. Potatoes, sugar beets, hops, fruit, and wheat are the name of few major crops of the country. Simultaneously, hogs, cattle, sheep, and poultry are country’s major livestock. Main economic activities in the country are manufacturing of automobiles, machine tools, machinery, glass, etc. Metalworking, chemicals and electronics are also some important economic activities. Germany, Slovakia, Poland, France and Italy are few close trading partners of the country.

The country also offers some great cuisines like Houbova Polevka Myslivecka (Mushroom Soup), Knedliky (Czech Dumplings),Kure Na Paprice (Chicken Paprikas), Fazolovy Gulás S Hovemzim Masem (Goulash), Moravske Vano ni Kukyse (Cookies), Topinky S Vejci (Eggs on Toast) and Mala Sousta Se Syre (Small Cheese Bites). Cuisines are very much influenced by the surrounding regions. These are considered heavy and very filling with meats and starches which may be due to long cold weather. The country is neither located on the sea shore nor near large rivers. Hence seafoods are not available here. On the contrary, carp and trout fishes may be available here which are found here in the artificial lakes.

Czech government provides good health facility to the citizens. Here, free assistance and care are available for children and woman which include X rays and annual examinations. Thus, definitely one can make a hassle free trip to Czech Republic a land which truly reflects the era old legacy of Europe.