Capital of Czechia: Prague
The capital of Czechia is Prague. Czechia sits in Europe, has a population of 10,493,986, and uses the CZK. Official languages include Czech.
Quick facts
- Capital: Prague
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~10,493,986
- Area: 78,867 km²
- Population density: 133 people per km²
- Official language: Czech
- Currency: CZK
- ISO code: CZ
How big is Czechia?
By population, Czechia ranks 88th in the world, holding roughly 0.13% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 115th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Czechia has 133 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.2 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Czechia is the 13th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Czechia in population are Sweden (10,549,349) and Honduras (10,432,860).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Panama (75,417 km²) and United Arab Emirates (83,600 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Czech is listed as an official language of Czechia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Czechia uses the CZK, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Czechia in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Czechia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Czechia and a page on the flag of Czechia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Czechia?
The capital of Czechia is Prague.
What is the population of Czechia?
About 10,493,986, making it the 88th most populous country in the world.
How big is Czechia?
78,867 square kilometres, ranking 115th by land area, at a density of 133 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Czechia use?
The CZK, which no other country uses.