The Czech Republic (/ˈtʃɛk -/; Czech: Česká republika [ˈtʃɛskaː ˈrɛpublɪka]), known alternatively by its short-form name, Czechia[13] (/ˈtʃɛkiə/; Czech: Česko [ˈtʃɛsko]), is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the northeast.[14] The Czech Republic covers an area of 78,866 square kilometres (30,450 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental climate and oceanic climate. It is a unitary parliamentary republic, with 10.6 million inhabitants; its capital and largest city is Prague, with 1.3 million residents. Other major cities are Brno, Ostrava and Pilsen. The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the OECD, the United Nations, the OSCE, and the Council of Europe.
It is a developed country with an advanced, high income export-oriented social market economy based in services, manufacturing and innovation. The UNDP ranks the country 14th in inequality-adjusted human development. The Czech Republic is a welfare state with a “continental” European social model, a universal health care system and tuition-free university education. It ranks as the 6th safest or most peaceful country and is one of the most non-religious countries in the world, while achieving strong performance in democratic governance.
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Primary Language:
•Czech
Requirements, information, and restrictions:
•Non-graduates preferred & must be pre-approved
•Language: Basic Czech before arrival
•Student visa during exchange
Arrival ages:
•15-19 Years