Flashcards on The Czech Republic: An Overview
The Czech Republic: An Overview for Students & Exams
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Czech Republic
18 cards
Card 1
Question: Where is the Czech Republic located in Europe and what nickname is given to its location?
Answer: It is situated in Central Europe and is called "the heart of Europe."
Card 2
Question: What type of country is the Czech Republic in terms of access to the sea and its climate?
Answer: It is an inland country with a mild continental climate and has no seacoast.
Card 3
Question: Which countries border the Czech Republic and on which sides?
Answer: Poland to the north, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest.
Card 4
Question: How do mountain ranges affect the Czech Republic's borders?
Answer: Mountain ranges form the country's natural borders.
Card 5
Question: Name three mountain ranges in the Czech Republic and one notable peak with its height.
Answer: Krušné Mountains (Klinovec), The Šumava range (known for marshes, virgin forest, glacial lakes), and the Giant Mountains (Sněžka, 1602 m).
Card 6
Question: Where do the Elbe River originate and where does it leave the Czech Republic?
Answer: The Elbe springs in the Giant Mountains and leaves the country at Hřensko, eventually entering the North Sea.
Card 7
Question: Which river is the longest in the Czech Republic and what are some dams on it?
Answer: The Vltava is the longest river; dams include Lipno, Orlík, and Slapy used for electricity production and recreation.
Card 8
Question: Name some notable lakes and the largest pond in the Czech Republic.
Answer: Lakes: Machovo, Černé, and Čertovo. The largest pond is Rožmberk, created in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Card 9
Question: Approximately what is the population of the Czech Republic?
Answer: About 12 million people.
Card 10
Question: What are the three historical parts of the Czech Republic?
Answer: Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia.