The Czech Republic

Where are we?

Our Neigbours

The Czech Republic – Česká republika

• 10 million people• Our capital is called Prague (Praha)• Our currency is the Czech crown• ‘Czech Republic‘ since

1993

Famous people

Historical figures• Václav Havel• Leader of the ‘89 revolution

and the first president

• Saint Wenceslas• Patron of the Czech

Republic

Historical figures• Charles IV.• Holy roman emperor

• John Amos Comenius• father of modern education

Celebrities• Miloš Forman• Director, won 2 oscars

• Karel Gott• A famous Czech singer

Sportsmen• Petr Čech• Soccer goalie for Chelsea

• Dominik Hašek• hockey goalie

Traditions

Drinks• Beer - „pivo“• Pilsner, Budweiser• 1st ranking country in beer

drinking in the world

• Kofola• Tastes a bit like Coke but

it‘s better

Food• Svíčková• Beef, dumplings, vegetable

sauce, cranberries

• Bramboráky• Fried potato pancakes

Christmas• Christmas meal – carp with

potato salad• Chrismtas cookies

Easter• Decorated eggs• pomlázka

Where is Prague?

Praha - Prague• The capital and the largest city

Monuments• The Prague Castle • The astronomical clock

• „Orloj“

Monuments• The Powder Tower• The Dancing House

Carlsbad• Spa• International film festival

And where is Dobříš?

Dobříš• 40 km from Prague• 9 thousand inhabitants• Sights: Chateau Dobříš

Vargač Castle Church of the Holy trinity

• Founded in 1252

Chateau Dobříš• Current look dates back to 1745• Roccoco style• Belongs to the Coloredo-Mansfelds

Gymnázium Karla Čapka• Grammar school• Over 300 students aged from 11 to 19

Karel Čapek• One of the most influential Czech writers• Lived in Strž next to Dobříš• Gave the world the word „robot“

Czech LanguageTry to say this:

Mařeno, řekni "Ř". Neřeknu, vy byste se mi řechtali.or

Strč prst skrz krktransaltion: „Mary, say "Ř". No, I won´t, you would laugh at me. “ and „Thrust your finger through your throat“

Good luck ;)

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