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Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and as such is the regular seat of its central authorities. Since 24 November 1990, it is de facto again a statutory city, but has a specific status of the municipality and the region at the same time. Prague also houses the administrative institutions of the Central Bohemian Region. Mayor Bohuslav ...
Prague – capital and largest city in the Czech Republic. With about 1.3 million residents within an area of 496 km2 (192 sq mi), it has the status of a statutory city. Prague is classified as a "Beta+" global city according to GaWC studies, [1] and is the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome. [2]
Prague is capital of two administrative units of Czech Republic – Prague region (Czech: hlavní město Praha) and Central Bohemian Region (Czech: Středočeský kraj). As Prague is not geographically part of Central Bohemian Region it is a capital outside of the territory it serves.
From 1949 to 1960, the Czech part of Czechoslovakia was divided into the Capital City of Prague and 13 regions. [2] In 1960–1999, the Czech part of Czechoslovakia was divided into the Capital City of Prague and following 7 regions: [3] Central Bohemian Region (Středočeský kraj) with the capital in Prague
1993 – 1 January: Prague becomes capital of the Czech Republic. [6] 1995 – U.S. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty headquartered in city. [36] 1996 City hosts World Congress of Esperanto; manifesto drafted. Dancing House built. 1997 – Via Foundation headquartered in city. 1998 – University of New York in Prague established. 1999 - Prague ...
The Prague metropolitan area (Czech: Pražská metropolitní oblast) is the metropolitan area of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. The population is 2,264,690 as of 2024. [1] It is the most populous metropolitan area in the country.
The Czech Republic held a national day of mourning on Dec. 23, 2023, after a gunman killed 14 people and injured 25 at Charles University in Prague. Credit - Gabriel Kuchta—Getty Images
Prague, capital of the Czech Republic Brno Ostrava Plzeň In the Czech Republic, a statutory city ( Czech : statutární město ) is a municipal corporation that has been granted city status by Act of Parliament .