ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2024): 10,735,859 • CAPITAL: Prague • VISA: Passport must be valid for six months beyond date of arrival and contain two blank pages for stamps; no visa required for stays of up to 90 days. Visitors pay a tourist tax of around $2 per person, per night • HEALTH: Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B recommended; immunization against tick-borne encephalitis advisable for those planning outdoor activities • CURRENCY: Koruna (CZK).
Major credit cards are accepted, except in remote areas • TIPPING: 10-15% or round up the check if gratuity is not included; $1 per bag for bellhops • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts; adapter required • TIME: GMT+1 • DRIVING: On the right. An International driving permit is required • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2025): Jan 1; Apr 18, 21; May 1, 8; Jul 5-6; Sep 28; Oct 28; Nov 17; Dec 24-26 • LANGUAGE: Czech; English is widely spoken • RELIGION: Christian • DIAL CODE: +420
CLIMATE Cold, snowy winters; mild summers
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAY: Václav Havel (PRG) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: Direct: 8.5h from New York Including layover: 13h+ from Los Angeles; 12h+ from Miami
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