History of Czechoslovakia

The renewal of the old Bohemian Crown (Kingdom of Bohemia, Margraviate of Moravia, and Duchy of Upper and Lower Silesia) became the official political program of both Czech liberal politicians and the majority of Bohemian aristocracy...

Bohemia, bo-hee'me-a (Ger. Böhmen, bā'men; Fr. Bohème, b0-aim'), a political and administrative province and nominal kingdom of Austria-Hungary, Cisleithanian division, between lat. 48° 33' and 51°3'N, and lon. 129 and 16°46' E.; bounded N. by Saxony and Prussian Silesia, E. by Prussia and Moravia, S. by Lower Austria, and W. by Bavaria. Length, from E. to W., 210 miles; breadth, from N. to S., 171 miles. Area, 20,060 square miles. The territory forms an extensive upland valley, with an inclination to the N.W. It is surrounded on all sides by mountains, and belongs almost exclusively to the basin of the Elbe, by which stream the country is drained through a single defile on the Saxon frontier...

After World War I and the establishment of an independent Czechoslovak state, Bohemia became a part of Czechoslovakia.

Following the Munich Agreement in 1938, the border regions of Bohemia historically inhabited predominantly by ethnic Germans (the Sudetenland) were annexed to Nazi Germany; this was the only time in Bohemian history that its territory was politically divided. (wikipedia)

1. Prague:

Old Town Square: Marvel at the stunning architecture, including the Astronomical Clock.

Charles Bridge: Take a stroll across this historic bridge with breathtaking views.

Prague Castle: Explore the largest ancient castle in the world.

2. Český Krumlov:

Castle and Chateau: Wander through the UNESCO-listed castle complex.

Vltava River Rafting: Experience the city from a unique perspective by rafting on the Vltava River.

3. Karlovy Vary:

Hot Springs: Relax in the famous thermal springs.
Moser Glass Museum: Discover the art of glassmaking in this renowned spa town.

4. Kutná Hora:

Sedlec Ossuary: Visit the Bone Church with its unique decorations made of human bones.

St. Barbara's Church: Admire the Gothic architecture of this UNESCO-listed site.

5. České Budějovice:

Budweiser Brewery: Take a tour of the original Budweiser brewery.

6. Brno:

Špilberk Castle: Explore the castle and enjoy panoramic views of the city.

Brno Underground: ...

Names of Czech people consist of given name (křestní jméno) and surname (příjmení). Usage of the second or middle name is not common. Feminine names are usually derived from masculine ones by a suffix -ová (Nováková) or -á for names being originally adjectives (Veselá), sometimes with a little change of original name's ending (Sedláčková from Sedláček or Svobodová from Svoboda). Women usually change their family names when they get married. The family names are usually nouns (Svoboda, Král, Růžička, Dvořák, Beneš), adjectives (Novotný, Černý, Veselý) or past participles of verbs (Pospíšil). There are also a couple of names with more complicated origin which are actually complete sentences (Skočdopole, Hrejsemnou or Vítámvás). The most common Czech family name is Novák / Nováková.

In addition, many Czechs and some Slovaks have German surnames due to mixing between the ethnic groups over the past thousand years. Deriving women's names from German and other foreign names is often...