It is the only separate city with the status of a country. Prague is located in the western part of the Czech Republic, in the central part of the Czech Republic, on the Vltava River. It is an administrative, industrial, trade and service, academic, tourist, and cultural center of international importance. It is the seat of the Czech parliament, president, and government.
Due to its many attractions, Prague is one of the most frequently visited European cities. In 1992, its historic center was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Many famous people were born in Prague, including Jaroslav Hašek, Vaclav Havel, Franz Kafka, Charles IV of Luxembourg, Josef Manes, Wenceslaus II - King of Bohemia and Poland, Wenceslaus III - King of Bohemia and Hungary, uncrowned king of Poland.
