Czech Republic Taylor Dodd Period1 Flag The Czech

Czech Republic Taylor Dodd Period-1

Flag � The Czech Republic flag has great meaning behind it. The white means peace and honesty, the red means hardiness, bravery, strength, and valour. The blue means vigilance, truth, loyalty, perseverance and justice.

Map � � � � located Where The Czech Republic is is located in the world. Where the capital of the Czech Republic is located. The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague.

Population and Rank � Population of the country is 10, 190, 213 (July 2011 est. ) � Ranked 26 with other countries of the World.

Life Expectancy and where that is ranked with other countries �Life Expectancy: total population: 77. 19 years male: 73. 93 years female: 80. 66 years (2011 est. ) �Rank is: 40

Religion � The majority of the population of the Czech Repbulic are Roman Catholic. (About 26. 8%). � The beliefs of Roman Catholic are that there is a special authority of the pope, the ability of saints to intercede on behalf of believers, the concept of Purgatory as a place of afterlife purification before entering Heaven, and the doctrine of transubstantiation - that is, that the bread used in the Eucharist becomes the true body of Christ when blessed by a priest. They also hold to the doctrine of the Trinity, the divinity of Christ, the inspiration of the Bible.

Language �Czech 94. 9% -Phrases: �Hello- Ahoj �How are you? - Jak se máte �Where is the beach? - Kde je pláž? �I love you- Mám tě ráda �You’re so nice- Ty jsi tak pěkná

Holiday � The Burning of the Witches, April 30 -build a bonfire and prepare an effigy of the witch that kept winter around so long -tie two large sticks together to form a cross, then stuff old shirts, pants and socks with straw and place a pointed hat on the top of the stack. The witch is tied to a broomstick and set aside until darkness falls -When the fire is blazing, people roast sausages on sticks, strum guitars, and sing their favorite songs - As soon as it's dark, the effigy of the witch is brought out and held up for everyone to see. Then, it is thrown on top of the bonfire. As the witch burns, so does the last of winter's chill.

Traditional recipe Pickled Sausages Ingredients � 4 cups water � 2 tablespoons salt � 4 cups distilled white vinegar � 10 drops red food coloring (optional) � 10 links smoked beef sausage Directions � In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the water, salt, vinegar, and red food coloring. Bring to a boil. Cut the sausage links into halves or thirds, depending on size, and place into a large sterile jar. Pour the hot vinegar mixture in with the sausage, secure the lid, and let stand for 2 days before serving. �

Tourist �The Charles Bridge is a must see tourist attraction. �Very famous and historical, and it is very pretty �You can also go to bars, and other places to eat, and you can hike.

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