Basic Information About Prague Capital City of the Czech Republic (EU Member since 2004): 1,243,000 residents Language: Czech (but you'll be fi ne speaking English or German) Currency: Czech crown (koruna) (CZK) Time Zone: Central European Time (GMT+1), summer time – Central European Time +1 (GMT+2) Climate: mild – average yearly temperature 9°C; during the summer 19°C; during the winter -0.9°C Airport: Václav Havel Airport Prague, 30 minutes from the centre, www.prg.aero Historical Centre: Castle District (Hradčany), Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Old Town (Staré Město), New Town (Nové Město) and Vyšehrad The historical centre has been a part of UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1992. For more about Prague, its treasures and attractions, plus practical tips, visit www.prague.eu. www