TY - BOOK AU - Sioras,Efstathia AU - Spilling,Michael AU - Nevins,Debbie TI - Czech Republic T2 - Cultures of the world SN - 9781502636362 PY - 2019///] CY - New York PB - Cavendish Square KW - Czech Republic KW - Juvenile literature KW - Social life and customs KW - Description and travel KW - History KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index; Czech Republic today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Czechs -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food N2 - The landlocked Czech Republic is not a large country, but it has a rich history. Known for its architectural treasures, lush forests, and a strong literary heritage, the Czech Republic was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was united with Slovakia under the name Czechoslovakia before its peaceful independence in 1993. Since then, the Czech Republic has become a stable and prosperous parliamentary republic. Readers will learn more about this complex country and its distinctive culture in this engaging and informative book ER -