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THE CZECH REPUBLIC AT A GLANCE

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January 1, 1993, and the Czech Republic adopted the flag of the former Czechoslovakia. The red and white represent Bohemia, and the blue triangle Moravia and Slovakia.

The Czech Republic, formerly part of Czechoslovakia, consists of two areas: Bohemia to the west and Moravia to the east. In 1989 the Communist system was replaced by a multi party democracy. This was a difficult transition, and an upsurge of Slovak nationalism in 1992 resulted in the break-up of Czechoslovakia, although ultimately the split was amicable. The split took place on

ABOVE: Small restaurants open for the evening in Prague Old Town. As in most major European cities, restaurants advertise their menus in English.

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