It’s always important for tourists to
understand a country’s geography as well as its political setting.
Even though you’re just here to have fun, you’re never
exempted
from learning these facts. In fact, it’s a must that you know these
facts. You and your beautiful companion will be visiting various
places in the
Czech Republic and if you do not know some basic facts
about this country, you may easily become lost. You might even find
yourself in trouble simply
because you were not familiar with the
laws and differences between this nation and your own. In this article, we take a look at the
regions of the
Czech Republic – its importance to you as a tourist
is important and will make your stay both easier as well as pleasant.
The Regional Divide
The Czech Republic is divided into
thirteen regions, or Kraje. These regions cover specific parts of the
country based on their location. The regions are often
determined
based on the town’s location. For example, a region is called
“Central Bohemia Region” if it’s located in the central part of
the country. But do
take note that none of these regions cover
Prague. The capital is referred to as a separate region called
“HlavnĂ město Praha”. Even though Prague is a
lot smaller
in terms of land, its economic activity is enough to rival the other
regions of the country.
Districts before Regions
Before there were regions in the Czech
Republic, the country was divided into various districts. These are a
lot smaller compared to regions as they only
cover a few cities and
towns. There used to be 76 districts and three singular city
districts. Just as with the regional setting, none of the districts
cover
Prague. Each of these districts has had political power since
they were instituted in 1960.
But the political power of the
districts was dissolved in 1999 in favor of a smaller version.
Instead of districts, certain towns were appointed with
“extended
functionality” which means they became the center of a small area.
There are currently 119 municipalities in the Czech Republic. The
idea of the original districts are still there but they are now
limited in geographical settings.
Capitals in Each Region
Each region has a capital and they are
also used as a seat for the region’s administrators. Some regions
are named after their capital (Olomouc
Region with Olomouc as the
capital). Others, on the other hand, are named after their location
(South Bohemian Region). The capital is very
important not only as a
seat for the region’s administrator, but also because of its
importance to the country. Most, if not all, capitals of the
regions
in the Czech Republic can be great travel destinations. You and your
hot companion can visit any of these places and have a great time.
The Regions in Czech Republic and You
The best thing about regions in the
Czech Republic is that it will provide you with a guide on how to
visit various cities in the country. Each region is
popular for
something (festivities, food, beer, historical structures etc.) so
it’s easy to map or plan your trip. You and your hot companion can
easily
visit these regions and you will know the exact places to
visit.