| a republic in central Europe: includes the regions of Bohemia, Moravia, and part of Silesia; formerly part of Czechoslovakia; independent since 1993. 10,318,958; 30,449 sq. mi. (78,864 sq. km). Capital: Prague. |
Czech Republic  (click for larger image in new window) A landlocked country of central Europe. It was a part of Czechoslovakia from 1918 until January 1993. Prague is the capital and largest city. Population: 10,200,000. |