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Let's learn a little about the country of Czech Republic, also called Czechia!
This is a small country in the middle of Europe, that borders Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia.
It is about 30,000 square miles, and 10 million people live there.
The country has had many names through the years, but one of the most famous was "Bohemia".
One of the leaders long ago was named Wenceslas, and was the person in the famous old song Good King Wenceslas.
(from: wikipedia - czech republic)
The flag of the Czech Republic is a blue triangle on the left, and a white and red stripe.
The blue is for loyalty, the white is for peace and the red is for courage.
(from: wikipedia - flag of the czech republic)
To eat in the Czech Republic you might have svíčková, which is steak with vegetables, spices and boiled in cream.
(from: wikipedia - svíčková)
Visiting the Czech Republic you might go see the famous city of Prague.
(from: wikipedia - prague)
Built in 930 AD, the St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest church in the country.
(from: wikipedia - st. vitus cathedral)
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