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Czechia is often referred to as Czech Republic or simply Czechia. The locals also call the country Ceska republika or Cesko for short. Name derives from the Czechs, a West Slavic tribe who rose to prominence in the late 9th century A.D. The country's flag has the colors white, red, blue.

Geographic facts about Czechia

The country of Czechia lies 49 45 north and 15 30 east. The region has a total area of 78,867 sq km with a land coverage of 77,247 sq km. About 1,620 sq km is covered with water. Czechia has a total border lenght of 2,143 km and is bordered by the following 4 countries: Austria 402 km, Germany 704 km, Poland 796 km, Slovakia 241 km. The lowest point is Labe (Elbe) River 115 m below sea level and the highest is Snezka 1,602 m. Its mean elevation is about 433 m. Prague is the capital of Czechia and can be found 50 05 N, 14 28 E.

Population and life in Czechia

In July 2016 Czechia had a population of 10,644,842 people. In 2015, 0,73 of the population lived in cities. The annual growth rate of urbanization is 0.35%. The residents of the country are called Czech(s). The Czech population has a median age of 41.7 years. The median age for males in 2016 was 40.4 years, and 43 years for females. The estimated growth rate of the Czech population in 2016 was 0.14%. Looking at life expectancy, the Czech people live an average of 78.6 years (males 75.7 years, females 81.8 years). Statistically, Czech women give birth to 1.45 children in their lifetime.

Czechia and its economy

The estimated gross domestic product in 2015 was about $332.5 billion, with a growth rate of 4.2% compared to 2014 (GPD 2014: $319 billion, growth rate 2%; GPD 2013: $312.8 billion, growth rate -0.5%). The economic sectors of Czechia are: agriculture: 2.7%, industry: 38.2% and services: 59.2% (2015 est.). The country's economy is known for: motor vehicles, metallurgy, machinery and equipment, glass, armaments.

Electricity and internet infrastructure in Czechia

100% of the people living in Czechia had full access to electricity in 2016. Among those 81.3% (July 2015 est.) or 8.654 million Czechs, had access to an internet connection.