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Population:: 1.19 million; Language:: Czech; Time Zone:: GMT/UTC + 1

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Population:	1.19 million
Language:	Czech
Time Zone:	GMT/UTC + 1
Average January temperature:	-1°C
Average July temperature:	19°C
Annual rainfall:	527mm
Emergency telephone numbers	General emergency number 112
Fire 150	Ambulance 155 Municipal police 156 - Police 158 Tourist Information Helpdesk + 420 221 714 444 (in English and German) Car Breakdown Service 1240 Highway Patrol - unknown Airport Enquiry (02) 2011 3314/21 Railway Enquiry +420 224 224 200 Telephone Directory Services (national/international) 1180/1181 First aid 141 23 - Pharmacy first aid 141 24 Dental first aid 141 22
Telephone enquiries	Directory enquiries for the Czech Republic - 1180 Directory enquiries for International calls - 1181 National operator - 133 002

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Month Average High (C°) Average Low (C°) January 1°C -4°C February 2°C -4°C March 8°C 0°C April 12°C 2°C May 18°C 7°C June 21°C 11°C July 22°C 12°C August 23°C 12°C September 18°C 9°C October 12°C 4°C November 5°C 0°C December 2°C -2°C

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Visa Information

The Czech Republic distinguishes between two visas: the Schengen (short term) visas and the long term visas. The Schengen visa allows stays for up to 90 days. For this application you will need a completed application form, a valid passport and photograph and documents outlining your purpose for visiting: invitation, travel agency documents, travel itineraries etc. You must also provide proof of financial means to sustain yourself while visiting and valid accommodation and return to your country of residence.

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