0% found this document useful (0 votes)
21 views26 pages

The Country of Czech

The document provides information about the country of Czechia. It discusses the flag, motto, national anthem, capital (Prague), languages (Czech is majority but others include Slovak, Russian, Polish), ethnic groups, religion (majority atheist or Catholic), demonym (Czechs), form of government (unitary parliamentary republic), national flower (rose), traditional dress, time zone, transportation methods, current president/prime minister, total land area, latest population, currency, traditional foods, highest employment sectors, culture, festivals, popular sports, famous people, how visitors are treated, dating customs, and top tourist attractions which include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and Karlstejn Castle.
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0% found this document useful (0 votes)
21 views26 pages

The Country of Czech

The document provides information about the country of Czechia. It discusses the flag, motto, national anthem, capital (Prague), languages (Czech is majority but others include Slovak, Russian, Polish), ethnic groups, religion (majority atheist or Catholic), demonym (Czechs), form of government (unitary parliamentary republic), national flower (rose), traditional dress, time zone, transportation methods, current president/prime minister, total land area, latest population, currency, traditional foods, highest employment sectors, culture, festivals, popular sports, famous people, how visitors are treated, dating customs, and top tourist attractions which include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and Karlstejn Castle.
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 26

The Country of Czechia

R e p o r t e r : Va n e s s a S e r v a n o
Description of the Flag
White (or silver) is the traditional color
of Bohemia and represents the sky.
Moravia is symbolized by the color red
which also represents the blood shed
for the freedom of the state. Blue is
the traditional colour of Slovakia. It is
also symbolic of impartiality and
sovereignty.
Motto
"Truth prevails"
• The motto appears on the standard of the President of the
Czech Republic, which the Czech Constitution designates a
national symbol.
National Anthem

"Kde domov muj"


Capital

Prague
Languages

Although the vast majority of population of the Czech


Republic 96% speaks Czech, you can also hear Slovak,
Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, or Vietnamese as these are
languages of the largest.
Ethnic Group
• Czechs
• Slovak
• Moravians
• Polish minority in the Czech Republic
• Macedonians in the Czech Republic
• Sudelen Germans
• Armenians in the Czech Republic
• Chodovê
Religion
Presently, 39.8% of Czech consider themselves atheist;
39.2% are Roman Catholic; 4.6% are Protestan, with
1.9% in the Czech-founded Hussite Reform church,
1.6% in the Czech, and 0.5% in the Silesian Evangelic
Church; 3% are members of the Orthodox Church, and
13.4% are undecided.
Demonyms
• Czechs

Form of their Government


• Unitary Parliamentary Republic
National Flower
During this time of year, roses
are blooming in many parts of
Czechia and are a prominent
part of many Czech gardens.
The reasoning behind naming
the rose as the national flower
is uncertain.

Rose
Traditional Dress
Traditional folk clothing in the Czech
Republic is a reflection of the country's
rich and long history and vibrant culture.
These national costumes, called kroj
(singular) and kroje (plural) in Czech, are
also indicative of the various regions of
the Czech Republic, specifically Bohemia,
Moravia, and Silesia.
Time Zone
(GMT+2) Central European Summer Time

Transportation

Trams Buses
President or Prime Minister

Milos Zeman is Czech


politician serving as the third
and current President of the
Czech Republic since 2013.
Total Area of the Country
• Geography, Czechia is a landlocked country in the Western part of
Eastern Europe. The land has total area of 78,780 km² (30,452
mi²)

Latest Population
• 10, 759, 240
Currency
1 Czech Koruna= 2.57 Philippine. Peso
Best Food
Cesnecka

Tatarak
Kolace
Highest Employment
Most workers are employed in manufacturing (32.6%), in the
wholesale and retail trade (11.8%), as well as in health care and
social services (8.1%).

Culture
In Czech Republic culture, families are warm, friendly, and welcoming.
They rarely have more than two children and it's common for extended
family members to live together, especially grandparents. In small towns,
people live in apartment blocks but enjoy visiting their country cottages
during the weekend.
Festival
Prague Spring International Music Festival

Colours of Ostrava
Sports
Tennis
Football
Basketball
Ice hockey
Volleyball
Golf
Baseball
Horse Racing
Well known Person
Vaclar Havel

Antonin Dvorak Ivan Lendl


How they treat their Visitors
Dinning Etiquette

If you are visiting a Czech houses;


• Arrive on time
• Remove your shoes
• Expect to be treated with great honour and respect
• Dress modestly and well
• Do not discuss business. Czechs separate their business and personal lives.
• Table manners are rather formal in Czech Republic
• Remain standing until invited to sit down. You may be shown to a particular
seat.
• Table manners are continental the fork is held in the left hand and the knife
in the right while eating.
• Do not begin eating until the hostess starts.
• Unless the meal is formal, the napkin remains folded next to the plate. At
formal meals, the napkin is unfolded and put on your lap.
• The oldest woman or honoured guest is generally served first.
• Always refuse second helpings the first time they are offered. Wait for the
hostess to insist.
• Compliment the meal while you are eating. This allows the hostess to discuss
the food and the preparation
• Indicate you have finished eating by laying your knife and fork parallel across
the right side of your plate.
How they Court a man to a Woman
In the Czech Republic, a country that's home to one of the
most progressive cities in Eastern Europe, Prague, 21% of
women are all for making the first move online 35% of
the current couples have met through online dating sites,
according to the latest data.
The Tourist Attractions
Prague Castle

Charles Bridge
Karlstejn Castle

St. Vitus Cathedral


Thank you
FO R LISTENING !

You might also like