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Czech Republic – general
information
 Year of EU entry: 2004
 National athem -Kde domov můj? (Where is my
home?)
 Capital city: Prague
 Total area: 78 866 km²
 Population: 10.5 million
 Currency: Czech koruna (Kč)
History
 Slavic people from the Black Sea-Carpathian region
settled in the area. In the sixth century they moved
southwards into Bohemia, Moravia and some of
present day Austria.
 For 41 years Czechoslovakia was a Comunist country.
After ‘Velvet Revolution’ it returned to a liberal
country. The Czech Republic became an independent
state in January 1993 after Czechoslovakia peacefully
split into its two constituent parts.
Czech Republic
This is a picture of the Czech
Republic.On the other page you will se
our flag.
Now this is our flag.
More flags from ČR
Coats of arms
Rivers and mountains
Regions
CENTRAL
BOCHEMIA
Region around Prague, Central
Bohemia offers some wonderful
options for day trips from the
city, such as the castles of
Karlštejn and Konopiště, or the
medieval town of Kutná Hora.
Karlštejn castle
Kutná Hora
Southern
Bohemia
There are many hitorical towns and
man-made lakes is one of Czech
Republic's most picturesque regions. It
is also a popular biking destination. One
of its most visited towns is the beautiful
Český Krumlov.
Western
Bohemia
Here you can find the
best spa towns.
Karlovy Vary
(Karlsbad) is the most
popular and can be
visited on a day trip
from Prague.
Northern
Bohemia
The lesser known region of Northern
Bohemia contains the unique
sandstone rock formations of the
Czech Switzerland National Park.
Eastern
Bohemia
The Bohemian Paradise nature
reserve is a beautiful area for
hiking, as are the Giant
Mountains (Krkonoše). The
charming towns of Litomyšl or
Jičín as well as Eastern
Bohemia's castles are well worth
visiting.
Southern
Moravia
Six UNESCO-protected sites,
gorgeous chateaus, looming castles,
great biking, the second largest
Czech city of Brno, and Czech
Republic's best wine all make
Southern Moravia.
Northern
Moravia
The pleasant city of Olomouc contains
the most valuable historical sights
besides Prague and can even be visited
on a day trip from Prague. The Jeseníky
Mountains are a peaceful hiking
destination.
by Magdaléna Červená
CHRISTMAS
For christmas we mostly eat carp.
On christmas we give a
Presents.
Saint Nicholas Day
The charming tradition of St. Nicholas
falls on the eve of St. Nicholas Day,
December 5th. If you find yourself
walking the streets on that evening, you
may run into a group of strange
characters: St. Nicholas , the Angel who
represents the Good, and the Devil
representing the Evil.
EASTER
Easter is a popular time to
visit Prague. On Easter we
colour an eggs.
The time of love
On 1st May , couples gather at the
statue of Karel Hynek Mácha, the
Czech Romantic "poet of love", in
Prague's Petřín Park where they lay
flowers and spend a few moments.
Czech national clothes
Czech famous people
 Gregor Johann
Mendel (1822-1884)
The father of genetics and the laws of
heredity
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)
Art nouveau painter and poster designer.
Ema Destinnová (1878-1930)
 A great Czech soprano opera singer and patriot, also
known as Emmy Destinn.
Václav Havel
 *5. 10. 1936 Prague -
+18. 12. 2011
Hradecek
 Writer and
Dramatist; Leading
Figure of the Velvet
Revolution of 1989;
Last President of
Czechoslovakia; and
First President of the
Czech Republic.
Nobel Prize Laureates
 Professor Jaroslav Heyrovský (1890-1967) was awarded
in 1959 in Chemistry, he invited a new branch of
electrochemistry
 Jaroslav Seifert (1901-1986) was awarded the Nobel
Prize in Literature 1984
The capital city - PRAHA
 The largest city in Czech Republic. Prague has been a
political, cultural, and economic centre of central Europe
with waxing and waning fortunes during its 1,100-year
existence. Founded during the Romanesque and
flourishing by the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was
not only the capital of the Czech state, but also the seat of
two Holy Roman Emperors and thus also the capital of the
Holy Roman Empire.
 Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions,
many of which survived the violence and destruction of
20th century Europe.
At hockey international cup
CZECH HOCKEY TEAM ended
on 8ht place
This is our
czech hockey
coach
Alois Hadamczik with his daughter
AT EVERY CZECH
MATCH
!!!FANS ARE
THERE!!
Our football players are in football
good too
CZECH MUSIC
Czech music is very
interesting because
we have many autors
from many centurys.
For example: Leoš
Janáček or Antonín
Dvořák.
Then we have some
bands like Divokej
Bill or Kryštof
OUR SCHOOL
Our school is called
the
1st International
School.
It has four floors and
the first three are only
in Czech, but the
fourth one, the ours, is
in English.
CHRISTMAS
SHOW
GRADE 4 AND 5 MISE PLUS
AGENTS!
EASTER COFFEE
MORNING AND
WORKSHOP
FAIRY-TALE WEEK 29/4 - 3/5
OSTRAVA!!!
-Ostrava is the third biggest city in Czech Republic.
-Ostrava has the highest concentration of smog in Czech
Republic. There are many facturies.
-The Symbol of Ostrava is a white horse.
IN OSTRAVA THERE IS SLEZKOOSTRAVKÝ HRAD
IS AN OLD CASTLE