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Czech Republic

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Population:

10,220,911 (2008)

Land area:

77,276 sq. km.

Capital:

Prague (pop. 1,215,771; 2005)

Economy:

In 2006, the Czech Republic ranked 31st in the UNDP Human Development Index and 38th in total GDP, with a per capita GDP of $13,877.02. Public debt accounts for 26 percent of total GDP, while no figure for the number of Czechs beneath the poverty line is available.

Main language(s):

Czech

Monkey's name:

Opice (Ah-pees)

Fun fact:

The Czechs are not known for passing up their famous beer. In fact, they’re the world leaders in beer consumption at some 159 liters per person each year.