- Population:
- 10,736,000
- Religion:
- Non-Religious
The region of Czechia (Czech Republic) was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia in the Holy Roman Empire before becoming part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After World War I, it formed Czechoslovakia with Slovakia. Following Nazi occupation and communist rule under Soviet influence, it peacefully split from Slovakia in 1993. Since then, Czechia has become a prosperous European nation, known for its rich cultural heritage and strong economy.
Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east, and Poland to the northeast. Covering an area of approximately 78,866 square kilometers, Czechia has a population of about 10.5 million people as of 2024. The capital and largest city is Prague. The official language is Czech. Czechia operates as a unitary parliamentary republic. The economy is advanced and high-income, with key sectors including automotive, engineering, information technology, and tourism. Czechia is a member of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, and the OECD. The country has a rich cultural history, with numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites and a strong tradition in music, literature, and the arts.