Czech Republic
Assignments
Using an atlas, encyclopædia, text book,
the 'We are from' website or other internet sites, see if you can
answer the questions below:
- Draw and colour the Czech Republic flag.
- On the map of Europe below, colour in the Czech Republic.
- On the map of the Czech Republic, clearly mark where the
capital city is.
- Fill in the following details:
| Capital: |
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| Population: |
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| Area: |
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| People per sq km: |
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| Language: |
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| Currency: |
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Questions about the programme
- What are the largest rivers called? What happens to these
rivers in Spring?
- What food and drink is the Czech Republic most famous
for?
- What is Prague also known as?
Optional Assignments
- Would you rather live in the country or one of the cities in
the Czech Republic? Why is this?
- The Czech cities are full of very, very old buildings. What
would you do if you lived in such an old city? Would you want to
look after the buildings? How would you do this?
- There is a legend that the south of the Czech Republic is
haunted by water goblins. Where do you think this legend comes
from?
- What do you think are the three best things about the Czech
Republic?
Internet Assignment
Visit http://www.czech-tradition.cz/tradition/Index_en.htm
and have a look in the customs and traditions section. See if you
can find out what the Czech word 'Koleda' means. Here's a clue -
it's got something to do with Christmas!
