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Basic Country Info With a total area of almost 79,000 square kilometers, the Czech Republic is a midsize European country. Its size is comparable to Austria or Ireland and would it fit inside France seven times. The country could fit 122 times within the area of the United States, including of course Hawaii and Alaska!
The Czech Republic has a total population of 10.3 million, and Prague’s population rises just above 1.3 million. As a major European tourist destination, Prague welcomes over 4.1 million tourists annually, with the summer months as the peak season.
Being situated directly in the center of Europe means that the Czech Republic is a landlocked country, and shares borders with Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland.
The electrical voltage here in the Czech Republic is 220V – 50/60 Hz. Certain electrical products with built in power convertors may just need outlet adapters, but you may need power transformers for others. Electrical items may note 110V-220V which indicate that they can handle the additional power up to 220V, in which case the outlet adapter will suffice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Public Transportation System Prague has one of the most efficient, and customer friendly transport systems in the world. Buses, Trams, and underground Metro’s run throughout the entire day, are located everywhere, and are easy to navigate. All three utilize the same type of ticket, which are sold at small convenience shops, or in vending machines at the Metro stations.
Tickets cost 26Kc and allow you to travel freely for 90min. In all three, an honor system is employed in which you must validate your own ticket upon entering, but be advised, there are often plain clothes transport inspectors roaming who may ask to see your validated ticket. Failure to be able to produce one normally results in a hefty fine. More detailed information can be viewed at the Public Transport Website in English. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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International Embassy You will normally not need to contact the embassy of your country when you visit the Czech Republic, but we recommend that you print the telephone number and address of your embassy in Prague, as you may need to get into contact with the embassy if you lose your passport, money, get into trouble, or need assistance.
In order to view more information about an embassy or consulate in Prague, click on the country name. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Local Weather The local climate is considered mild-continental, and all 4 seasons are enjoyed. The weather in Prague is similar to Paris, London or New York weather. There are cold winter months and pleasant summer times.
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Important Telephone Numbers Multilingual Medical Centers Canadian Medical Centre Veleslavínská 1, Prague 6 235 360 133 International Medical Services Konevova 31, Prague 3 222 580 301 European Dental Center Vaclavske Namesti 33, Prague 1 224 228 984
Emergency Services Emergency call 112
Lost credit cards American Express 222 800 222 |