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'''Prague''' (Czech: ''Praha'') is the capital city of the [[Czech Republic]]; it was the capital of [[Czechoslovakia]] between 1918 and 1993, and is the traditional capital of [[Bohemia]]. It lies on the River Vltava and has a population of 1.18 million. The rich gothic and baroque architectural heritage of Prague has led it to be considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and since the fall of Communism in 1989 it has become a major tourist destination. | '''Prague''' (Czech: ''Praha'') is the capital city of the [[Czech Republic]]; it was the capital of [[Czechoslovakia]] between 1918 and 1993, and is the traditional capital of [[Bohemia]]. It lies on the River Vltava and has a population of 1.18 million. The rich gothic and baroque architectural heritage of Prague has led it to be considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and since the fall of Communism in 1989 it has become a major tourist destination. | ||
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The Prague Spring was the period of liberalization undertaken by the Communist government of [[Alexander Dubcek]] between April and August 1968 which was crushed by the intervention of troops from the [[Soviet Union]]. | The Prague Spring was the period of liberalization undertaken by the Communist government of [[Alexander Dubcek]] between April and August 1968 which was crushed by the intervention of troops from the [[Soviet Union]]. | ||
Revision as of 06:43, November 24, 2009
Prague (Czech: Praha) is the capital city of the Czech Republic; it was the capital of Czechoslovakia between 1918 and 1993, and is the traditional capital of Bohemia. It lies on the River Vltava and has a population of 1.18 million. The rich gothic and baroque architectural heritage of Prague has led it to be considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and since the fall of Communism in 1989 it has become a major tourist destination.
The Prague Spring was the period of liberalization undertaken by the Communist government of Alexander Dubcek between April and August 1968 which was crushed by the intervention of troops from the Soviet Union.
Prague is a cultural treasure trove, with museums, galleries, theaters and music venues.