Flag Description Two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side (identical to the flag of the former Czechoslovakia).Currency The Euro. () This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of 2, 1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.67 euros. Astronomy Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon. Location Central Europe, southeast of Germany. Climate Temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters. Terrain Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; moravia in the east consists of very hilly country. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Elbe River 115 m. The highest point is at Snezka 1,602 m. |