 The
Czech Republic is situated in Central Europe landlocked
between Poland, Germany, the Slovak Republic and
Austria. With Prague as its fairytale capital this
country offers a landscape of hillsides and picturesque
sites.
The official language is Czech; English and German are
also spoken throughout the country. Although its surface
area is quite small, this country is a treasure trove of
history, teeming with enchanting mediaeval castles and
towns, magnificent national parks, elegant spa resorts,
museums and art galleries.
Some of the sites not to miss are the historic towns of
Mělník and Kutná Hora, and castles like Karlštejn and
Konopiště as well as the spa resort of Karlovy Vary. The
country also boasts 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites,
notably the picturesque town of Český Krumlov, the
chateaux and landscaped gardens of Lednice-Valtice, and
the Renaissance architecture of Telč.
For nature lovers the Šumava National Park offers
forested mountains and lakes, rock pinnacles, gorges,
spectacular caves and underground rivers at the sites of
Adršpach-Teplice Rocks and Moravian Karst. The wooded
hills and vineyards of Moravia boast majestic castles,
folk art and of course wine.
The climate is hot in summer and cold in winter, with
rainfall during spring and summer.
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