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Photos of Czechia

The Gothic Powder Tower in Prague, dating to 1475, is at the site of an 11th-century gate, one of the city's 13 medieval gates. Originally connected to the royal palace by a small bridge, it eventually lost its importance and by the 17th century was being used to store gunpowder.

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Geography

Area

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Area - comparative

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People and Society

Languages

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Age structure

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2024 population pyramid

Median age

comparison ranking: total 31

Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Environment

Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

comparison ranking: 79

Unemployment rate

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Taxes and other revenues

comparison ranking: 108

Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Energy

Communications

Transportation

Airports

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Heliports

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Military and Security

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