Czech Republic
General Information
Capital: Prague
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 during the European/continental summertime).
Tel. Code: 00 420 .
Official Language: The official language is Czech. English and German are also spoken.
Currency: Koruna (Kc) or Crown = 100 haler. Notes are in denominations of Kc5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of Kc50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 hellers.
Electricity: Generally 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most major hotels have standard international two-pin razor plugs. Lamp fittings are normally of the screw type.
Religion: Mostly Roman Catholic and some Protestant, including churches such as the Reformed, Lutheran, Methodist, Unity of Czech Brothers and Baptist. There is a small community of Jews, mainly in Prague. According to the March 2001 national Census, 60 per cent of the population profess no religious beliefs.
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Climate
Climate: The weather is quite unsettled, with generally cold winters and mild summers. Spring and summer have the highest rainfall.
Required clothing: Mediumweights, heavy topcoat and overshoes for winter; lightweights for summer.
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Airport

Prague (PRG) (Ruzyne) is 20km (12 miles) northwest of the city

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Internal Travel
Air, River, Rail and Road are the modes of transportation used within Czech Republic.
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Public Holidays

Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 1 New Year’s Day.
Mar 28 Easter Monday.
May 1 May Day.
May 8 Liberation Day.
Jul 5 Day of the Apostles St Cyril and St Methodius.
Jul 6 Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Jan Hus.
Sep 28 Czech Statehood Day.
Oct 28 Independence Day.
Nov 17 Freedom and Democracy Day.
Dec 24-26 Christmas.

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Passport/Visa

Passport
Passport valid for 90 days from issue date of visa for visas up to 90 days; at least 455 days for visas over 90 days. For nationals who do not require a visa, passport must be valid for 90 days beyond the expected length of stay except for: 1. EU and EEA nationals with valid national ID cards (who may also travel with a passport valid only for the duration of stay in the Czech Republic).
Visas :
Required by all except the following: (a) nationals listed in the chart above (including French Overseas Territories for stays of up to 90 days); (b)2. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for up to 90 days; (c) nationals of Bulgaria, Romania and Singapore for up to 30 days; (d) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and not leaving the airport, providing holding onward tickets and relevant travel documentation. *Airport Transit/Transit visas are, however, always required for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and the Syrian Arab Republic (this does not apply if the above national holds a valid residence visa or permit of any EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, or holds a permanent or long-term residence permit in Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the USA); (e) holders of a UN laissez-passer for as long as is necessary

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