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  The Czech Republic has an advantageous geographical location in the centre of Europe. A pleasant climate and varied scenery, coupled with its rich culture and historical monuments, make the Czech Republic one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe today. In 1918, the Czech Republic (or Bohemia as it was called then) united with neighboring Slovakia to become an independent Republic named Czechoslovakia. From 1948 to 1989 it was ruled by a communist government under Soviet rule. Then, in 1993, Czechoslovakia split peacefuly into two separate states--the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. It became a member of the European Union on 1st May 2004. Its capital is Prague, also known as the 'City of a Hundred Spires'. The Republic has a population of 10.3 Million. Its currency is the Czech Crown, and it borders four countries: Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia.  |
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