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The Czech Republic lies in the GMT +1 time zone, usually referred to as Central European Time (CET). The clocks are changed by one hour creating winter time and summer time (GT ... |
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Geographically speaking, the Czech Republic is situated in a temperate zone, and there are four seasons of approximately all the same length. Winters are relatively mild (the ave ... |
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Electricity AC in the Czech Republic is 230 volts. Neither current nor plug sizes are the same around the world. If you discover on arrival that an electrical device has a differ ... |
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The most important emergency services have three-digit numbers which you should have with you at all times in case you should need them. These numbers can be called free of cha ... |
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You can access assistance in difficult situations from your country’s embassy. Embassies are always located in the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, and a complete li ... |
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The Czech Republic became a member of the EU in 2004. There are different rules for citizens of
other EU member countries than for tourists from other parts of the world. Everyo ... |
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In order to travel to the Czech Republic with an animal, all conditions set in the country from which the animal is being brought must be fulfilled, and further Czech rules mu ... |
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When bringing goods into the Czech Republic there are limits set on certain commodities. If a certain amount is exceeded, duty must be paid, and the importer is required to inf ... |
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Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays mean most banks and offices will be closed. Ordinary shops also close on Sundays and public holidays, while supermarkets and shopping cen ... |
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Postal services are officially provided by the Czech Post Office. It has exclusive right to operate the service for post up to 50 g in weight. Should you need to send anything ... |
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The Czech Republic enjoys good internet connections, so you will have few problems getting online. In recent years slow dial-up modems have been replaced by quicker broadband ... |
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Small shops
In small towns most shops are open Mon – Fri, from 8 or 9am until 6pm, and only in the morning on Saturdays. In big cities shops may stay open until 9pm. Onl ... |
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The only official language in the Czech Republic is Czech, which is spoken by 96 % of the population. However, have no fear, as especially in larger cities you can make yoursel ... |
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The international dialling code for the Czech Republic is +420 (or 00 420). When calling from abroad this must be dialled first, followed by the 9-digit number.
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The official currency used in the Czech Republic is the Czech crown which has the international abbreviation CZK. The Czech Republic has been a member of the EU since May 1 200 ... |
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Tips aren’t usually left by guests on the table. Should you wish to tip staff, add around 10% onto the bill or round it up. It’s up to you what sum you tell the waite ... |
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The Czech Republic has adopted a law limiting smoking. One of the main points is a ban on smoking in public places (on platforms, at stops, at the railway station, on public t ... |
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Private and state healthcare facilities operate in the Czech Republic. The majority of them have agreements with the State Health Insurance Company on the provision and ... |
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Health insurance for citizens of EU member states
Since mid 2004 citizens from the individual EU member states, who travel temporarily to another EU member state and hold a Eu ... |
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A continuous history of what is called
the Czech Republic today began to be
written in the early thirties of the 6th century. The first Slavic agglomeration
is supported by ... |
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Useful recommendations for a trouble-free stay in the Czech RepublicIn order that your stay in the Czech Republic will not be spoilt by any complications, please adhere to the fo ... |
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