Prague (Czech: Praha) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic – a beautiful country situated in the very heart of Europe.
Located in the northwest of the country along the Vltava River, Prague is home to approximately 1.3 million residents, with a metropolitan population nearing 2 million. The city enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, featuring warm summers and chilly winters.
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The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown = Česká koruna (CZK = Kč) which is subdivided into 100 hellers (h). International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the Prague International Airport. Payment in cash in EUR is also available in some restaurants and shops, please ask for details on-site. You can find the official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank.
While English is widely spoken in hotels, shops, and restaurants throughout Prague, we’ve included a few basic Czech words and phrases that may come in handy during your stay.
Ahoj – Hi
Dobrý den – Hello
Dobrý večer – Good evening
Dobrou noc – Good night
Jak se máte? – How are you?
Mám se dobře. – I am fine.
Děkuji – Thank you.
Kolik to stojí? – How much is it?
Nechceš jít na pivo? – Would you like to go for a beer?
Pivo – Beer
Jeden – One
Dva – Two
Tři – Three
Deset – Ten
112 – General Emergency (European standard number)
150 – Fire Department
155 – Ambulance
158 – Police
The Czech Republic uses a 220-volt 50Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded
The Czech Republic is on Central European Time – Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. From April to October is summer, i.e. GMT + 2 hours.
Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants, but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about ten percent.
Invitation letters for visa purposes can only be sent to participants who have completed the registration process. Further information on the visa requirements can be found here.
