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The Czech Republic, which was formerly part of Czechoslovakia, is located in Central Europe.

The Czech Republic was formed in 1993 after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia and has been a member of the European Union since 2004.

This country borders Poland, Germany, Austria and Slovakia. 

 The capital city of the Czech Republic, which also happens to be its biggest city, is Prague.

The official languages of the country are Czech and Slovak and there are about 10.5 million residents.

Geography

When moving to the Czech Republic, you will find many varying landscapes in this beautiful country.

There are many rivers, rolling hills, mountains and forests.

There are four national parks in the Czech Republic including Krkonose National Park, Sumava National Park, National Park Podyji and Ceske Svycarsko National Park.

 Climate

The summers are hot, while the winters are cold, cloudy and snowy.

You will find that most of the country’s rainfall occurs during the summer months.

The coldest month is January, while the warmest month is usually July.

The temperatures in the Czech Republic can vary greatly depending on the elevation.

There are much colder temperatures in the higher elevations of the hills and mountains.

You will want to have IntlMOVE ship summer and winter clothes so you are prepared.

Religion

Most people in the Czech Republic are unaffiliated with a specific religion and are actually one of the least religious populations in the world.

About 25 percent of the population classifies themselves as Roman Catholics.

The next two popular religions, which barely make up two percent of the population, are the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren and Czechoslovak Hussite Church.

The remainder of the population classify themselves as agnostic or atheist.

Transportation

Ruzyne International Airport is the main airport of the Czech Republic and is actually one of the busiest airports in Central Europe.

There are 46 airports total in this country, with six of them catering to international flights.

In the larger cities, there are advanced public transportation systems in place.

The roads in the Czech Republic are well maintained if you want IntlMOVE to ship your car overseas to your new home in your new country.  

 Safety

The government has cracked down on petty crimes, which has vastly improved the city.

Prague is relatively safe to walk around and is even safe at night.

Czech Republic, as a country, has a very low crime rate.

 Culture

There are many festivals throughout the year that focus on puppetry and marionettes, which the Czech Republic is famous for.

If you are into sports, you can enjoy soccer and ice hockey which are two popular pastimes in this country.

Food

Pork is very common in many dishes, while chicken and beef are also popular ingredients.

Most of the traditional Czech dishes use meat as ingredients, so you can enjoy many delicious meals with varied tastes.

Wild game such as duck, goose and rabbit are also popular in this Central European country.

You will not find much seafood or fish, except for the occasional trout or carp.

Potatoes are another ingredient used in many traditional Czech dishes.

Potato flour is used to make meat-filled dumplings, which is a very common meal in the Czech Republic.

Beer can be used to wash down all of the delicious food you will eat in this country, as it is a very important part of the Czech culture.

When you decide to move to the Czech Republic for your career, retirement or for a second vacation home, contact IntlMOVE.

IntlMOVE is a trustworthy and reliable international mover who can ship your household goods and personal effects to the Czech Republic.