The location & orientation of Prague owe a lot to the major seas like Baltic Sea, Northern Sea, Adriatic Sea. Baltic Sea flows at a mere distance of 600 kilometers from Prague, while the Northern Sea and the Adriatic Sea are separated from Prague by only 700 kilometers. The capital city of Czech Republic, Prague is positioned in the middle of Europe. The people of Prague thus have a natural orientation towards the European culture. The location of Prague plays a significant role in linking the culture and physical geography of the West and East Europe. This city has a stretch of nearly 496 square kilometers. Prague is located at a height of 235 meters above the sea level.
Because of its position in the center of Europe, Prague
|
has been the home for the people of many different European countries. The inhabitants of Prague consist of Czechs, Germans, Poles, Slovaks, Hungarians. Few Romanies or Gypsies also comprise the population of Prague.
The religious orientation of Prague is a diversified one. The Roman Catholics and the Protestants live nearly in equal ratio in the city. The Orthodox and a few other religions also contribute in the Prague population. The officially accepted language in Prague is Czech.
The environment of Prague is considered to be one of the best in the world. The global warming has not affected Prague largely. A cool temperature prevails throughout the year in Prague.
|
