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Prague: is the capital and largest city of
the Czech Republic. It is the 14th largest city in the European Union. It is
also the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the
country on the Vltava River, the city is home to about 1.26 million people,
while its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of nearly 2
million. The city has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly
winters. Prague has the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union .
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Prague has
been a political, cultural, and economic centre of central Europe with waxing
and waning fortunes during its 1,100-year existence. Founded during the
Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras, Prague
was not only the capital of the Czech state, but also the seat of two Holy
Roman Emperors and thus also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. It was an
important city to the Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire and
after World War I became the capital of Czechoslovakia. The city played major
roles in the Bohemian and Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, and in
20th-century history, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era.
Prague is
home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence
and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague
Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock,
the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the extensive
historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World
Heritage Sites.
The city
boasts more than ten major museums, along with numerous theatres, galleries,
cinemas, and other historical exhibits. An extensive modern public
transportation system connects the city. Also, it is home to a wide range of
public and private schools, including Charles University in Prague, the oldest
university in Central Europe.Prague is classified as an "Alpha-"
global city according to GaWC studies, comparable to Vienna, Seoul and
Washington, D.C. Prague ranked sixth in the Tripadvisor world list of best
destinations in 2016. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination,
and the city receives more than 6.4 million international visitors annually, as
of 2014. Prague is the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris,
Istanbul and Rome. Prague's low cost of living makes it a popular destination
for expats relocating to Europe .
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