General information on Czech Republic
Those who would like to get acquainted with one of the most beautiful countries in Europe should not miss the Czech Republic - a beautiful country situated in the very heart of Europe.
The number of foreign visitors to the Czech Republic has been increasing sharply over the last several years. Many come back after their first visit, to enjoy together with others all that the Czech Republic has to offer. The main advantage of the Czech Republic is the wealth, diversity and accessibility of cultural, historical and natural places of interest, all concentrated in a relatively small space that boast very serviceable standards of accommodation and dining facilities.
Complete information about Czech Republic is available at the official website of the Czech Republic at www.czech.cz or www.czechtourism.cz.
Currency and exchange rates
The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown = Ceska koruna (CZK = Kc). Exchange of foreign currency is available at Prague international Airport and at most hotels, banks and exchange offices throughout the country. International credit cards are accepted for payments in hotels, restaurants and shops. Payment in cash in EUR is also available in some restaurants and shops.
The exchange rate is around 25 CZK for an Euro; you can find an up-to-date, official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank at www.cnb.cz/en/index.html.
Electricity
The Czech Republic uses a 230 volt 50 Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.
Time Zone
The Czech Republic is on Central European Time - Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. From April to October is summer time, i.e. GMT + 2 hours.
Weather
The early spring weather in the Czech Republic can be hardly predictable in advance. The current weather conditions you can find at http://freemeteo.com/default.asp?pid=23&la=1&gid=3074967.