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CZECH REPUBLIC
After emerging from behind the Iron Curtain with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989,
and splitting from Slovakia in 1993, the Czech Republic has rapidly modernized and
is now generally considered to be on par with most countries in Western Europe.
Given this rise and the historical and natural beauty of the region, it is no wonder
that the Czech Republic has become one of the most visited countries in Europe.
Besides the many historical sites and outdoor activities, the country, and the Cap-
ital of Prague particularly, have become known as something of a “party country.”
The exchange rate has generally made it an inexpensive travel destination, and
Prague has a large number of bars located close to each other and often open very
late. While petty crime (mostly pickpocketing and overcharging on taxis) has been
a problem, the country is generally safe, even if you're stumbling back to your hotel
room late at night.
For more information and pretrip planning tips, be sure to visit the Czech Republic
website, www.czechtourism.com , or contact the Czech Tourist Authority: 1109
Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10028. Tel: (212) 288-0830 ext.101; Fax: (212)
288-0971, Email: newyork@czechtourism.com
Banking
Currency: Koruna (CZK)
Exchange rate at press time: 19.8 CZK = U.S. $1.00
Hours: 0900-1530 Monday-Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. In all but the
smallest towns, ATMs available.
Communications
Country Code: 420
For telephone calls within the Czech Republic, dial a zero (0) preceding area code.
Major Mobile Phone Companies: T-Mobile, O2, Vodafone
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