Czechia: capital, population, borders and facts
Czechia is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Prague. Roughly 11 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Czechia shares a land border with 4 countries: Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean. The national flag uses white, red and blue.
| Capital city | Prague |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 11 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
| Flag colours | white, red, blue |
Outline of Czechia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Czechia?
The capital of Czechia is Prague.
What is the population of Czechia?
Czechia has roughly 11 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Czechia?
Czechia borders Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia.
Is Czechia landlocked?
Yes, Czechia is landlocked.
Travel basics for Czechia
In Czechia, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 112 or 158, ambulance 112 or 155, fire 112 or 150. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Czechia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Czechia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Czechia is Prague. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Czechia flag uses white, red and blue. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Czechia has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 11 million people, Czechia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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