2. - 10 512 419 citizens
- Formed on 1. January 1993
- Total area: 78,866 km2
3. • Official language: Czech
• National anthem: Kde domov můj
• Capital city: Prague
• Ethnic minorities: Slovakian
Ukrainian
Polish
Vietnamese
Gypsy
• Religion: 32,2%catholic church
59 % atheists
8,8 % others
5. Reserved
Distrustful
Polite
Sense of humour
Sarcastic
Avoiding confrontation
Practical
Realistic
6. Punctual
Verbal agreement is not considered binding
Dress code: dark suit, tie
Etiquette and good manners are not strictly followed
Not fully prepared for the first meeting
Improvizing
Small talk is not usual
7. Ice Hockey / Football based on which national
team is performing well – Jágr, Cech
Tennis, volleyball – Berdych, Kvitová, Lendl
Athletics – Zátopek (Helsinki 1952), Kratochvílová, Zelezny, Špotáková
Winter sports – Sáblíková, Bauer, Samková
8. Heavy, unhealthy meals
Mix of western (German) and eastern (Hungarian) influences
Traditional meals: Beef sirloin in cream sauce
Goulash with bread dumplings
Schnitzel
9. Alcoholic beverages are popular
Beer – consumption 145 l per capita (2011) compared to 87 l in Finland
Spirits: Becherovka, Slivovitz
10. Artists: Alfons Mucha – The Slav Epic
Composers: Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák – From the New World
Film director: M. Forman- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Amadeus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoKMkDxIAts&list=PL3800DFF866E9E68E
11. Mix of Christian and pagan customs
Verbunk (UNESCO Cultural Heritage)
Crafts, souvenirs: Corn husk dolls, pottery, Bobbin lace
Indigo printed products
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8KFfbOnK9Y