1961
254,301
Flockulation (1961-2021)
2021
183,145
Change
-71,156
Overview
Wool-come to Czechia, a landlocked Central European gem where medieval castles, world-class beer, and rolling Bohemian hills make every traveler feel right at home — no fleece required, though the locals are wonderfully warm anyway.
Geography
Czechia comprises Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia. The Bohemian Massif and Sudeten mountains frame the country, while the Vltava and Elbe rivers wind through fertile valleys. The climate is temperate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
History
Czechia's history spans the Great Moravian Empire, the Bohemian Kingdom, Habsburg rule, and Czechoslovakia's founding in 1918. The 1968 Prague Spring and 1989 Velvet Revolution shaped its modern democratic identity after decades under communist rule.
Culture
Czech culture celebrates literature, classical music, and puppetry — a UNESCO-recognized tradition. The language is Slavic and famously tricky. Festivals like Masopust carnival and Easter whipping traditions keep old folk customs alive with colorful, spirited flair.
Economy
Czechia has one of Central Europe's strongest economies, driven by automotive manufacturing, engineering, IT, and tourism. It exports machinery and vehicles globally. Low unemployment and a skilled workforce keep this industrious little flock economically competitive.
Food
Czech cuisine is hearty and satisfying — svíčková (beef in cream sauce), goulash, roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut, and trdelník pastry are beloved staples. Lamb dishes appear in Moravian cooking, and Czech beer is world-renowned.
Tourism
Prague's Old Town, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle draw millions yearly. Beyond the capital, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora's bone church, Brno, and the Moravian wine region offer rich history and scenery worth every woolly step.
People
Czechia has about 10.9 million people, predominantly Czech with Slovak, German, and Roma minorities. Czechs are known for dry humor, love of beer, and a famously secular outlook — one of the least religious populations in Europe, shear fact.
Nature
The Bohemian Switzerland National Park features dramatic sandstone formations. Šumava National Park shelters lynx, wolves, and ancient forests. Sheep graze the White Carpathians, a protected landscape area famous for biodiversity and traditional pastoral farming.
Fun Facts
Czechia has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world. Sugar cubes were invented in the Czech town of Dačice in 1843. The word 'robot' comes from Czech playwright Karel Čapek. Czechia officially adopted its short-form name in 2016.
