Czech Republic ( Czechia ): Population: 10,272,179 Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Orthodox). Prague is one of Europe's most enchanting cities, but don't expect to have it to yourself. The city is very crowded during the summer -- if possible, visit during the off-season. If you have the time and mode of transportation, don't let the language barrier keep you from exploring the villages and castles that dot the countryside. You'll find them relaxing and uncrowded -- and you will gain an understanding of the country that eludes those who never venture outside the capital city. The Czech Republic is still all things to all people. From the pulsing capital Prague to the back-in-time villages of Moravia, from toiling up mountains to lounging in spas, from the world-famous Pilsner to the strains of Smetana and Dvoak, there's an experience to suit every taste. Stunning architecture is not limited to Prague - there are plenty of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades in other towns. Among the richest are Kutna Hora in Central Bohemia; Cheb, Loket and Domalice in western Bohemia; Olomouc in northern Moravia; and Tela and Kromei in southern Moravia. Cyclists will appreciate the undulating Bohemian plateau, drained by the Vltava, the republic's longest river, and its parent river, the Labe, and dotted with castles and modest villages. A natural pathway through Moravia is the 'Moravian Gate', the linked valleys of the Morava, Beava and Odra rivers, the only lowland corridor across the Czech Republic. Though this is the most densely populated part of the republic, the hills to both sides offer some of its most peaceful travelling.
Capital is Prague. Main cities are: Brno, Ceske Budejovice, Haviyov, Kralove,Liberec, Olomouc, Opava, Ostrava, Pardubice, Pilsen, Prague, Tabor, Trebon .