Trivia in Czechia
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Tricolor flag with white (top) and red (bottom) horizontal bands and a blue isosceles triangle extending from the hoist
Emblem: Coat of arms with quartered shield featuring Bohemian double-tailed silver lion, Moravian checkered eagle, and Silesian black eagle
Trivia & facts
- World''s highest per capita beer consumption
- Pilsner beer originated in the western city of Plzeň in 1842
- Prague Castle is registered in Guinness as one of the world''s largest ancient castle complexes
- Charles University, founded in 1348, is Central Europe''s oldest university
- Krtek (Little Mole) is a nationally popular animation character originating from Czechia
- Red paths of cobblestone pedestrian zones decorate historic districts
- The word robot originated from Czech play R.U.R.
- Czech healthcare is highly rated even within the EU, attracting medical tourists
- Daytime headlight use is mandatory for vehicles
- Czech-made Bohemian crystal is known as royal purveyor quality