Basic information
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic and the centre of politics, international relations, education, culture and the economy of the country. It is the seat of the supreme legislative, administrative and political bodies of the state.
| Basic information about Prague | |
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| Area: | 496 km² |
| Population: | 1 272 000 |
| Geographical location: | (city centre) 50° 05' 19" North latitude and 14° 25' 17" East longitude So called Prague Meridian passes through Prague. It is marked with a specially paved line in the Old Town Square near Hus Monument (14° 25' 17" East longitude) |
| Time zone | Central European Time (GMT + 1), summer time – Central European + 1 (GMT + 2) |
| Altitude: | Average 235 metres above sea level Za hospodou locality (past Zličín, direction of Chrášťany) |
| Climate: | Average temperature 9.0 °C, in the summer season – July 19.0 °C, in the winter season – January – 0.9 °C |
| Main river: | The Vltava River flows through Prague with a total length of 31 km, its widest point is 330 m, the river has 9 islands |
| Bridges over the Vltava: | Down the river – Závodu míru, Branický, Barrandovský, Železniční, Palackého, Jiráskův, Legií, Karlův, Mánesův, Čechův, Štefánikův, Hlávkův, Negrelliho viaduct, Libeňský, Holešovický (railway bridge), Barikádníků, Holešovický (tram bridge), Trojská lávka (Troja footbridge) – 18 bridges in total |
| Voltage: | 230 V |
| Historical centre: | Hradčany, Malá Strana (Lesser Town), Staré Město (Old Town), including Josefov, Nové Město (New Town) and Vyšehrad |
| Number of towers: | approximately 500 |
| Parks and gardens: | 870 ha |
| Foundation of the City: | 9th century (foundation of Prague Castle) The historical core of Prague is Prague Monument Reservation with an area of 866 ha. This includes Vyšehrad, Prague Castle, Old Town, including Josefov, Lesser Town, Hradčany and New Town. In December 1992, the historical centre of Prague was added to the UNESCO world heritage list. |
| Administrative division: | Since 1st July 2001: 22 administrative districts, 57 city districts |
For more information, visit the Prague City Tourism website at http://www.prague.eu/en/objects/places/5?frm.categoryListing=5