Fast Facts:

Capital: Prague.

Language spoken: Czech

Currency: Czech Koruna   $1 = 18 baht    £1 = 35 Koruna.

Time zone: GMT +1

Approx flight time: London to Prague: 2 hours. New York to Prague: 8 hours.

Country Dialling code: 00420

Overview Czech Republic:

The Czech Republic is part of ‘Middle Europe’ and shares its borders with 4 countries; Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland. The country has a population of 10 million and is similar in size to Ireland.                                                                                                    It is well known as a tourist destination which is hardly surprising given it has 11 UNESCO world heritage sites. It has countless historical and cultural places to visit none more so than Prague its beautiful capital city. Regarded as one of the most spectacular capitals of the world, millions of tourists visit each year to take in its preserved medieval centre. If city life does not interest you then there are many places easily reachable from Prague for day trips such as the spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázne. Heading South from Prague the picture post card town of Cesky Krumlov is a real gem.

South bohemia is known as a winter sports destination attracting skiers in the winter and hikers in summer.

As a medical tourist destination: Czech Republic

Czechs pride themselves on their medical services and their cosmetic surgeons certainly undergo one of the most demanding training programs in Europe with a minimum of 6 years in addition to their medical degree. Having completed this they are then constantly monitored under the watchful eye of the Czech society of aesthetic plastic surgeons.

Dentists also undergo strict monitoring and a prerequisite for them to be able to practice is to have dental chamber membership.

The Czech Republic medical service has a national hospital accreditation system which is modelled on that from the USA.

Vaccinations: Czech Republic

Malaria: No risk

Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required to enter The Czech Republic but make sure you are up to date with your own countries vaccination programme. Please contact a medical practitioner if you are in any doubt.

Cost of Living: Czech Republic

Accommodation: Koruna 700 – 4000 per night.

Average Meal Prices: Koruna 100 – 400.

Transport: Transport around Czech cities is efficient and cheap.

Czech Republic Weather:

Czech Republic is four seasoned country with a continental climate. The summers are generally sunny, the winter’s are cold and spring and autumn mild but changeable.

Spring: (March to June) mild.

Summer: (June to August) Temperatures regularly over 30 deg c

Autumn: (Sept to Nov) mild.

Winter: (Nov to March) can be very cold with regular snow fall.

Visas:

No visa is required for holders of a British or US passport