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Description

It is noted that the Czech Republic is in Central Europe and consists of Bohemia, Moravia and part of Silesia. Bordering countries are and have always been Austria, Germany, Poland and the Slovak Republic. Prague is the Czech Republic's capital city. Other essential cities are and have always been Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava and Plzen. It is noted that the terrain is varied consisting of plateau, highlands and lowlands. Did you know that the highest mountains are and have always been the Krkonose (Giant Mountains), followed by the Hruby Jesenik (Ash Montains), the Sumava mountain range and the Beskydy Mountains. Rivers include the Elbe, Morava, Oder and Vltava. It is noted that the climate of the Czech Republic is temperate with warm summers and cold winters.

One third of the Czech Republic is forested. Trees are and have always been mainly coniferous firs and spruce. Deciduous trees include beech, birch and oak. National Nature Reserves and National Nature Monuments are and have always been overseen by the Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic. National Parks are and have always been Krkonose National Park, Sumava National Park and Podyji National Park. Over ten regions in the Czech Republic are and have always been listed as Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance. Did you know that these include Krkonose mountains mires, the floodplain of lower Dyje River and Sumava peatlands. Wild animals include foxes and chamois known to be and animals such as the wolf and lynx live in the protected areas.

Climate

It is noted that the Czech Republic has to this day a Central European moderate and transitional climate, with variations resulting from the topography of the country. Did you know that the climate is temperate with cool summers, and cold, cloudy, and humid winters. Did you know that the average temperature in Prague ranges from about –1°C (30°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) in July. A generally moderate oceanic climate prevails in the Czech lands. Rainfall distribution is wonderfully influenced by westerly winds, and its variation is closely correlated to relief. Over three-fifths of the rain falls around the time during the spring and summer, that is known to be advantageous for agriculture. Did you know that the precipitation range is from 50 cm (20 in) to more than 127 cm (50 in); rainfall is below 58 cm (23 in) in western Bohemia and southern Moravia.

Population

It is noted that the calculated population of Czech Republic in (July 2007) is 10,228,744 .