Terrain
Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists of very hilly country
Climate
Temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters
People
Nationality: Czech(s)
Population: 10,627,448 (July 2014 est.)
Languages: Czech 95.4%, Slovak 1.6%, other 3% (2011 census)
Religions
Roman Catholic 10.4%, Protestant (includes Czech Brethren and Hussite) 1.1%, other and unspecified 54%, none 34.5% (2011 est.)
Economy
The Czech Republic is a stable and prosperous market economy closely integrated with the EU, especially since the country's EU accession in 2004. The auto industry is the largest single industry, and, together with its upstream suppliers, accounts for nearly 24% of Czech manufacturing. The Czech Republic produced more than a million cars for the first time in 2010, over 80% of which were exported.
Living Conditions
Many people have chaty, second homes in the country. Still, the Czech Republic has a serious housing shortage. Many city dwellers live in large apartment complexes. Young couples seldom begin their married life in a home of their own. They usually live with the husband's or wife's parents for several years.
Government
Parliamentary democracy
US Military Presence/Support
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (1:07)