The Czech name Praha is derived from an old Slavic word, práh, which means "ford" or "rapid", referring to the city's origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river.
Another view to the origin of the name is also related to … Visualizza altro

Prague is situated on the Vltava river. The Berounka flows into the Vltava in the suburbs of Lahovice. There are 99 watercourses … Visualizza altro

2011 census
Even though the official population of Prague hovers around 1.3 million as of the 2011 census, … Visualizza altro

Prague's economy accounts for 25% of the Czech GDP making it the highest performing regional economy of the country. As of … Visualizza altro

Prague has grown from a settlement stretching from Prague Castle in the north to the fort of Vyšehrad in the south, to become the capital of a modern European country. Visualizza altro

Administrative division
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 … Visualizza altro

The city is traditionally one of the cultural centres of Europe, hosting many cultural events. Some of the significant cultural institutions … Visualizza altro