Czechia

At a Glance

Czechia is a Central European country whose capital Prague is one of the most architecturally stunning cities on the continent, with an almost intact medieval and Baroque core that survived the 20th century largely unscathed. Beyond Prague, the country has beautiful spa towns, gothic castles, and a deeply ingrained beer and food culture. Those who appreciate history, architecture, and a certain Central European melancholy will find it endlessly satisfying.

• Highest beer consumption per capita in the world, every year for decades.
• More atheists per capita than almost any country in the world.
• Invented the word 'robot' — from Karel Čapek's 1920 play.