The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It borders Germany to the west, Poland to the north, Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east.

Quick Scoop

Its capital and largest city is Prague. The country is also commonly called Czechia.

In one line

Think of it as being in the middle of Europe, just southeast of Germany and northeast of Austria.

Bottom line

  • Region: Central Europe.
  • Capital: Prague.
  • Borders: Germany, Poland, Austria, and Slovakia.