Prague

Name: Prague
Address: Eastern Europe, Czech Republic

Eastern Europe, Czech Republic

Czech Republic

People from Prague are called:

Male/General:

Praguer

Pronunciation:

/ˈprɑːɡər/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,357,326 (2024 est.)
Country:: Czech Republic
Region:: Eastern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Slavic word 'prah' meaning 'ford' or 'rapid', referring to a river crossing.

About Prague

Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic.
Known as the 'City of a Hundred Spires' for its architecture.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved medieval core.
Major tourist destination and cultural center of Central Europe.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Vienna

291 km southeast

People are called:

Viennese

Berlin

349 km north

People are called:

Berliner

Bratislava

290 km southeast

People are called:

Bratislavan

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,357,326 (2024 est.)
Country:: Czech Republic
Region:: Eastern Europe

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