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| − | '''Bohemia''' is a region of central Europe and forms the larger, western part of the [[Czech Republic]]; its capital is [[Prague]]. It is known for its glassware and for [[beer]]: [[Pilsen]] and [[Budweis]] are both Bohemian brewing towns. | + | '''Bohemia''' is a region of central Europe and forms the larger, western part of the [[Czech Republic]]; its capital is [[Prague]]. It is known for its glassware and for [[beer]]: [[Pilsen]] and [[Budweis]] are both Bohemian brewing towns. It gives its name to a leftist lifestyle that emerged in France in the 1800s. |
[[Category:Europe]] | [[Category:Europe]] | ||
[[Category:Czech Republic]] | [[Category:Czech Republic]] | ||
Revision as of 18:02, April 9, 2009
Bohemia is a region of central Europe and forms the larger, western part of the Czech Republic; its capital is Prague. It is known for its glassware and for beer: Pilsen and Budweis are both Bohemian brewing towns. It gives its name to a leftist lifestyle that emerged in France in the 1800s.