Key facts
Czechia is a member state of the European Union located in Eastern Europe. There are 4 countries (Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia) that Czechia shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak Czech and Slovak. Although English is not the official language, a large number of people in Czechia are fluent English speakers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Czechia was ranked 27th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Czechia is Czech koruna (CZK). The koruna (Kč) is subdivided into 100 haléř (h).
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Czechia is 147.75 Mbps and mobile is 103.54 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Czechia has more ATMs.59.01 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Czechia without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Czechia. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Czechia will celebrate 13 national public holidays. The next one Labour Day will take place on May 1.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | New Year’s DayDen obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayVelký pátek | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayVelikonoční pondělí | |
| May 1, 2024 | Labour DaySvátek práce | |
| May 8, 2024 | Liberation DayDen vítězství | |
| July 5, 2024 | Saints Cyril and Methodius DayDen slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje | |
| July 6, 2024 | Jan Hus DayDen upálení mistra Jana Husa | |
| September 28, 2024 | St. Wenceslas DayDen české státnosti | |
| October 28, 2024 | Independent Czechoslovak State DayDen vzniku samostatného československého státu | |
| November 17, 2024 | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy DayDen boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva | |
| December 24, 2024 | Christmas EveŠtědrý den | |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day1. svátek vánoční | |
| December 26, 2024 | St. Stephen’s Day2. svátek vánoční |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Czech Republic?
There are Mariott hotels in Prague.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Czechia.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Czechia.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Czechia.
There are Radisson hotels in Prague.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Czechia.
What fast food chains are present in Czech Republic?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Czechia.
The KFC chain operates in Czechia.
The Burger King chain operates in Czechia.
The Subway chain operates in Czechia.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Czechia.
The Starbucks chain operates in Czechia.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Prague?
Weather data for Prague (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Prague.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Czech Republic
Sources
- Czechia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Czechia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage: Decriminalized up to 10g
Medical usage: Legal
You are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol if you are under the age of 17.
Alcohol allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 90L of still wine (60L of sparkling wine)
- 110L of beer
- 10L of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%
- 20L of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs up to 22%.
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 4L of wine
- 16L of beer
- 1L of spirits over 22% volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% volume
Tobacco allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
Sources
- Customs Administration of the Czech Republic
- Alcohol, tobacco, cash and excise duties (europa.eu)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)