Czech Republic and Czechia: A Tale of Two Names

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic, officially the Czech Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the north, and Slovakia to the east. The Czech Republic has a population of about 10.7 million people and an area of 78,866 square kilometers. The capital and largest city is Prague.

Czechia

Czechia is a short form of the Czech Republic's name. It has been used in an official capacity for many years, and in 2016 it became the country's official short name. Czechia is used in many international contexts, such as the United Nations and the European Union.