Fast Facts

  • Capital:  Prague
  • Government:  Democratic Republic
  • Size:  Approximately 30,000 square miles (slightly smaller than Maine)
  • Ethnic Division:  94% Czech, 3% Slovak
  • Religion: 39% Roman Catholic, 4.6% Protestant, 3% Orthodox, 13% Other, 40% atheist
  • Tourist Season:  June through September
  • Currency: Crown
  • Shopping:  Common items include Bohemian crystal, Carlsbad china, handicrafts, and ceramics.