Flashcards on The Czech Republic: Geography, Culture, Economy
The Czech Republic: Geography, Culture, Economy Overview
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Czech Republic Geography and Culture
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Card 1
Question: Why is the Czech Republic often called the 'Heart of Europe'?
Answer: Because of its central geographic position in Europe.
Card 2
Question: Which countries border the Czech Republic?
Answer: Germany (west), Poland (northeast), Slovakia (southeast), and Austria (south).
Card 3
Question: Is the Czech Republic landlocked or does it have a coastline?
Answer: It is a landlocked country.
Card 4
Question: Name two major geographic regions of the Czech Republic.
Answer: The Bohemian Basin in the west and the Moravian hills in the east.
Card 5
Question: What mountain range contains the Czech Republic's highest peak and what is that peak called?
Answer: The Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) contain the highest peak, Sněžka (1603 m).
Card 6
Question: How does the Czech Republic act as a 'roof of Europe' in terms of hydrology?
Answer: Waters from the country flow into three different seas: the North Sea (via the Elbe/Labe), the Baltic Sea (via the Oder/Odra), and the Black Sea (via
Card 7
Question: What is the general climate of the Czech Republic?
Answer: A temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons.
Card 8
Question: Give typical summer and winter conditions in the Czech Republic.
Answer: Summers are relatively warm (20–30°C); winters are cold, cloudy, humid, with snow common in mountains.
Card 9
Question: Approximately how many people live in the Czech Republic?
Answer: About 10.9 million people.
Card 10
Question: Which minority groups are noted as significant in the Czech population?
Answer: Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and Slovak minorities.