Let's plunge into the world of amazing facts and interesting stories of the Czech Republic together and find out why it can be safely ranked among the champions in many areas. For example, you probably didn't know that there are 87 operating airports in the Czech Republic. More interesting facts in our article.
Historical name
Let's start with the historical name of the territory occupied by the modern Czech Republic. In old documents, the name "Bohemia" is found, which comes from the tribes who once inhabited these lands with Celtic roots "battles".
The smallest city in Europe
In addition, the Czech Republic can rightfully be called a record-breaking country by several criteria at once. For example, the smallest town in Europe is located in the Czech Republic. This is a little-known Rabstein that is located some distance from the town of Pilsen. Only 10 to 15 people live here. The buildings and houses remaining from the previous tenants are used as summer cottages, where owners who once left for the city like to spend time.
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Record number of locks
In addition, a record number of castles, fortresses and other buildings of the medieval era are located on the territory of the Czech Republic. According to this indicator, the Czech Republic occupies an honorable third place, behind only Belgium and France.
The largest fortress in Europe
The largest fortress in Europe called Prague Castle is located in the territory of modern Czech Republic.
Gdp
Boasts the Czech Republic and the highest GDP per capita. This indicator surpasses the indicators of absolutely all countries of the world, second only to Luxembourg.
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Allowed Prohibited Substances
The Czech Republic is really capable of surprising. In addition to the picturesque nature, unique culture and rare architecture, in this European state you can find a very loyal attitude towards such things as drugs, prostitution and fistfights. So, there is a law that officially established permission for the use of drugs, including such strong drugs as heroin, amphetamine and cocaine. Only the amount that a resident of any Czech city can store is limited.
Prostitution
Also, Czechs have a loyal attitude towards representatives of the most ancient profession on the planet. Prostitution is not just allowed here, but is officially recognized as one of the types of public services.
Closed clubs and fistfights
Many tourists who visited Prague were surprised to find numerous closed clubs, where everyone could waste their energy and compete in strength and endurance during a fist fight. Moreover, there is no one to judge such fights, and the only rule is "fight to the bitter end." The battle will be over only when the opponent cannot get up.
Prohibition of window replacement
But there are some pretty interesting prohibitions. In particular, in the part that is called the "old city", residents of houses, owners of establishments are strictly prohibited from replacing old window frames with modern plastic windows, and there is also a ban on the installation of satellite dishes. Thus, the authorities want to keep it intact.
Food and drink
The Czech Republic is one of the leaders in the consumption of meat delicacies and in the consumption of beer per capita. By the way, every adult citizen of the Czech Republic annually consumes up to 160 liters of this drink. For example, Germans, who are famous for their beer festivals, consume no more than 130 liters of beer per year.
In general, the Czechs have a special attitude to this drink. The factories are equipped with only modern and advanced technologies. Here you can taste unusual beers such as banana, coffee or cherry.
The first yoghurts
The Czech Republic is famous for many discoveries and achievements. So, it was in this country that the first yoghurts appeared (about 1933), the first fair was held (1754), the first source of medicinal waters with rhodon was discovered (1906, the city of Jachymov).
The oldest university
Finally, the Czech Republic boasts the oldest educational institution in the eastern part of Europe. This is the Charles University in Prague.
