Talk:Czech Republic

Map on the right
One comment: the map in the right infobox (don't know how it's called, but it's the box with picture, flag, quick facts...) has an error in the map - in the map is Czechoslovakia, which is former country. Since 1993, it's separated to Czech Republic and Slovakia. I can't correct it with tools I have at my computer now, maybe someone else? :) 88.101.134.63 03:55, 17 January 2013 (UTC) dj-bobr, CZ


 * I don't think you are right—I see Slovakia grayed out and distinct from the Czech Republic on that map. Maybe the map projection is confusing you? --Peter Talk 04:09, 17 January 2013 (UTC)


 * The map appears right to me, too. I am not sure if the picture illustrates CZ very well though... --Danapit (talk) 19:03, 14 March 2013 (UTC)


 * What do you mean? It seems to have most of what we look for in travel maps: a clear regional breakdown, main transport routes, and principal destinations/cities. --Peter Talk 20:25, 14 March 2013 (UTC)


 * Ah, sorry, we're talking about the one in the Quickbar. Those are kind of pointless, IMO. --Peter Talk 20:26, 14 March 2013 (UTC)


 * I mean the lead picture (Plzen). I see if I can find something ... let's say more exciting. --Danapit (talk) 20:08, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

German names
I just edited the following:

"Never mention the Czech towns and places with their former German names, when asking for directions (e.g. referring to Karlsbad instead of Karlovy Vary etc.) or while chatting with the locals. Czechs will be offended and they will regard it as ignorance and a lack of respect towards themselves."

I think this is a bit of an exaggeration, and the example used is a bad one since Carlsbad was used in English to refer to Karlovy Vary, look for example on the label of a bottle of Becherovka and you'll see it written there. I've heard Czechs use it when they speak English. Pilsen is also used in English including by the city council. Using other historical German names is more likely to simply confuse people. filelakeshoe (talk) 13:13, 10 July 2014 (UTC)

Vysocina (Highlands) vs. Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
The region split comes from WT, so probably the author is not here. Anyhow technically, Vysocina is not the same as the B-M highlands.

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If there are no responses in the following days, I'll probably consider fixing this... Andree.sk (talk) 07:06, 11 November 2017 (UTC)

2nd-largest historical center
Both Brno and Olomouc are described as having the "second-largest historical centre in the Czech Republic". If you know which one does, please correct the other one's description accordingly. Ikan Kekek (talk) 06:12, 13 October 2018 (UTC)

A Commons file used on this page has been nominated for deletion
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 * Centrum České Budějovice.jpg

Translator needed?
https://ct24.ceskatelevize.cz/specialy/3037207-koronavirus

Seems there are more restrictions on the way. ShakespeareFan00 (talk) 14:16, 12 March 2020 (UTC)

Via Czechia - longest hiking/biking/ski routes in Czech Republic
It would be great to add this info to your page - added directly from Via Czechia Via Czechia (hiking trails) on mapy.cz

Via Czechia is a unique system of long-distance hiking, cycling and skiing trails in the Czech Republic, running across and around the whole country. No matter whether a hiker, biker or a cross-country skier, you can give it a go! Via Czechia offers all three trail alternatives, in total of 5,160 km. Both North Trail and South Trail span between the westernmost and easternmost points of the country, roughly copy the border-line and lead over all of the Czech highest mountain peaks. By completing both trails, you will hike or ride almost a perfect circuit of 2,200 kilometers. Via Czechia passes through mountain sceneries, nature reserves, forests and meadows and other places of natural beauty, and also leads you to stunning cultural and historical places along the way. Pictures, maps, logo to download: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11lOzy923DfWL8EdiQvKxCv-evIHAPN1n?usp=sharing Jan Hocek, founder, info@viaczechia.cz


 * Hello, Jan, and welcome! You say "your page". Who is "you"? This is a Wiki. Add the info yourself; just make sure you read the following links first: don't tout and external links. If it's possible and definitely relevant to travellers to add information about these trails and you can do so without touting, go ahead, and don't expect anyone else to do it. Ikan Kekek (talk) 19:11, 30 December 2021 (UTC)


 * I'd say this would fit nicely as an itinerary article. Ideally, it would be good to have the paths mapped in OSM (as relations), which is however a major undertaking. Otherwise, you could provide the GPX under some WV-compatible license. Of course, it's also possible to just include a single listing "Via Czechia" somewhere and link it for further information... For me, the first option (OSM+itinerary article) would make most sense for WV, but I imagine it's also the least preferable for you (owner of the page) :) .... -- andree 19:02, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

Slovak
Slovak is covered to nearly the same extent as Czech in (I removed some of it), but there is no mention on whether it is widely spoken in the country. It looks like the section were written during the time of Czechoslovakia and not rewritten to totally account for the divorce – although no version of this site existed in 1993. Could somebody tell to what extent (and in what areas) there are Slovak speakers around. –LPfi (talk) 10:29, 5 December 2023 (UTC)


 * I'd say the section is pretty accurate, if somewhat of a low value - unless the visitor speaks one of the languages (in which case they'll most likely know)... In the end, the two languages get mixed the more you go towards the eastern Czechia border :-) -- andree 20:50, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

Dynamic map of the counties (okresy)
(Created with https://wikidata-extractor.renek.cc/)

-- andree 20:47, 30 January 2024 (UTC)