Basic facts about Prague and the Czech Republic
| Location of the Czech Republic: | Centre of Europe |
| Neighbouring countries: | Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia |
| Capital: | Prague (50°05'N 14°28'E) |
| Population of the Czech Republic: | 10 268 607 inhabitants (2006) |
| Population of Prague: | 1 181 610 inhabitants (1.1.2006) |
| Area of the Czech Republic: | 78 867 km² (30 449 sq. miles) |
| Area of Prague: | 496 km² |
| Official language: | Czech language |
| Currency: | Czech crown "CZK" (czech symbol "Kè") 1 CZK = 100 groat (czech symbol "h") Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Kè Banknotes: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 Kè Exchange rates |
| Time zone: | Central European Time (CET) UTC/GMT+1 in Summer - Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC/GMT+2 |
| Climate: | Mild continental |
| Electrical Voltage: | 230 V - 50/60 Hz |
| Calling code: | +420 |
| Important Telephone Numbers: | Emergency 112 Fire brigade 150 First aid 155 Municipal police 156 State police 158 |
| State and Public Holidays: | January 1, Easter Monday, May 1, May 8, July 5, July 6, September 28, October 28, November 17, December 24, December 25 December 26 |
| Czech national & Prague symbols: | Flag of the Czech Republic Coat of arms of the Czech Republic The shield of Prague Logo of Prague |
