Fun facts about Prague
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Prague is nicknamed the 'City of a Hundred Spires,' but today's count is estimated at 500.
Prague
Czechia
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
From the “Etymology and names” section
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The legendary origins of Prague attribute its foundation to the 8th-century Czech duchess and prophetess Libuše.
Prague
Czechia
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
From the “History” section
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Prague has 99 watercourses with a total length of 360 km (220 mi).
Prague
Czechia
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
From the “Geography” section
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Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and houses the administrative institutions of the Central Bohemian Region.
Prague
Czechia
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
From the “Administration and politics” section
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About 14% of Prague's residents were born outside the Czech Republic, the highest ratio in the country.
Prague
Czechia
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Moyan Brenn from Italy · CC BY 2.0