The Czech Republic has the most castles of any country in Europe
True! There are over 2000 castles in the Czech Republic.
The most popular sport in the Czech Republic is basketball
False. Czech people love ice hockey the most.
The word 'robot' was first coined by a Czech science fiction writer.
True. Karel Capek used the word in his sci-fi novel, R.U.R., where the robots eventually take over and dominate humans
This clock in Prague has been continually working perfectly since 1410.
False. It did start to work in 1410, but was damaged in 1945 when the nazis tried to control an uprising in the city. It was repaired in 1948.
Prague is called ´the city of 100 spires´, but it only has 87 in reality.
False. Prague has over 500 spires!
The Czech Republic is the most religious country in Europe.
False. 39.8% Czechs consider themselves to be atheist and 13.4% are undecided.
The Czech flag has four colours, blue, white, red and yellow
False. There are three colours; white to represent the peaceful nature of Czech people, red for courage and patriotism, and blue for perseverance.
The Czechs have been making beer since the 8th Century.
False. They have been making beer since the 12th Century. It's still a long time!
Budweiser, a beer from the Czech Republic, tried to stop an American company from using the same name.
True. They lost the case, so the American company can continue to use the name, as can the original Czech company.
You can leave school when you're 15 in the Czech Republic.
True. Students can also choose to continue studying beyond 15, of course.
Schnitzel, a thin slice of meat covered in breadcrumbs then fried, was invented in the Czech Republic.
False, but it is very popular here as well as in many other central European countries.
