Czech Republic

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noun

1. a country in central Europe; formed part of Czechoslovakia until 1993; mostly wooded, with lowlands surrounding the River Morava, rising to the Bohemian plateau in the W and to highlands in the N; joined the EU in 2004. Language: Czech. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: koruna. Capital Prague. Pop: 10 162 921 (2013 est). Area: 78 864 sq km (30 450 sq miles)

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Czech Republic

"Extreme conditions are looming for Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, in addition to France, the Iberian Peninsula... where the situation is expected to worsen, including in Portugal starting today," commissioner Hadja Lahbib said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

He said France had activated the European Union's civil protection mechanism and will receive reinforcements, including two Black Hawk helicopters from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron said his country was seeking reinforcements from across the continent to help battle the blaze, including Canadair aircraft from Croatia and Black Hawk helicopters from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

"There are clubs everywhere in the Czech Republic, every small town has two, three or four clay courts and there is so much more good coaching now," Navratilova said.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

But take a look again at that roster for the Czech Republic soccer team.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell