Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, in Central Europe, and sits on the Vltava River in the central part of the country. Its coordinates are about 50.08° N, 14.42° E.

Map location

  • Country: Czech Republic.
  • Region: Central Europe.
  • River: Vltava River.
  • Approximate coordinates: 50°05′N, 14°25′E.

Simple way to picture it

Think of Prague as being in the middle of the Czech Republic rather than near its borders. It is also a major city in the historical region of Bohemia.

Quick map note

If you search “Prague, Czech Republic” in any map app, it will appear in the country’s central area, northwest of the main eastern part of the Czech Republic and south of Poland’s border region.

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