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Like others have said, there's a ton of people in the US with Czech and/or Slovak heritage, although many of them were recorded as something else due to political borders at the height of Czech immigration (or so I've read). I had a step-grandpa who was Bohemian.
I don't know if most Americans could point to it on a map, but I'm sure most people know it's east of Germany somewhere. We're still a little shaky with the Eastern half of Europe.
ok lets see if i can do this without a map, it is south of Poland, east of Germany, west of Slovakia, the southern border i'm not completely sure, was it Slovenia, Hungary or Austria? Capital: Prague, Was once part of Austria-Hungarian Empire the Czechoslovakia and finally the Czech Republic today
agree with GoNe . i have always wanted to go to prague,but i havent got time to do it yet.i have buddies that had been there,and seen a lot of pictures from there.the arkitekture is outstanding,and i can`t wait to take the trip.as far as i know ,the geographic lokations in europe for the amerikans , is about the same as we having trouble with the african countries.
Yes, of course I know where the Czech Republic is. Quite a few Americans do, but unfortunately, not enough Americans do, nor do they care. Sadly, the truth is that in America, few schools offer geography as a class. When I was in high school, geography was required, and one was also required to take two years of (I took German). The German came in very handy when I lived in Europe for four years. By the way, I am learning Czech on my own initiative. I would love to have someone to chat with. Best regards. John
I thnik that people in europe need to realise that people her think of the variuos staes as like all of europe. Most live their lives here and really could careless about traveling to europe.Most spend their life and never see all of the USA . I have but now want to see what I haven't of this country.My state of Texas looks about as big as all of France for example. But I have to say that many people here have a very high opinion of the former soviet states becuase of mear assocaition with what they have gone thru. Admiration is probaly a better word.
Yes, of course I know where the Czech Republic is. Quite a few Americans do, but unfortunately, not enough Americans do, nor do they care. Sadly, the truth is that in America, few schools offer geography as a class. When I was in high school, geography was required, and one was also required to take two years of (I took German). The German came in very handy when I lived in Europe for four years. By the way, I am learning Czech on my own initiative. I would love to have someone to chat with. Best regards. John
I'm only out of HS a few years, and we still learned geography as a part of our history classes. However, it is not emphasized, and when we learn world history there is probably not enough connection made between the name of the place & it's exact placement on a map. Most people come out of school with a general idea of where things are.
2 years of foreign language was also the minimum requirement at my school. I took 4 years, and still managed to forget the majority of the French I learned because I've had no opportunity to use it since.
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I thnik that people in europe need to realise that people her think of the variuos staes as like all of europe. Most live their lives here and really could careless about traveling to europe.Most spend their life and never see all of the USA . I have but now want to see what I haven't of this country.My state of Texas looks about as big as all of France for example. But I have to say that many people here have a very high opinion of the former soviet states becuase of mear assocaition with what they have gone thru. Admiration is probaly a better word.
Please don't lump us all together. Most people I know have a strong interest in traveling abroad; it is time, money & other responsibilities which constrain them. I agree many want to see the US also, and it's a big place to explore, but that doesn't mean they couldn't care less about traveling to Europe or any other continent.
With all due respect, The Czech Republic has only existed since 1991 and has had a long history of various major upheavals. Many such countries change ownership so often, it's really hard to keep track. Tennessee has been a US state since 1795 and only been involved in one major political upheaval which took place over 150 years ago.
Don't get so offended. Not to trivialize your home but , we do focus on our own history. I live in California. The population of CA is 38 million while yours is about 10 million. The US population is over 300 million. Can you name the six countries who's flags have flown over Texas, my place of birth, which has a population of just under 30 million? I'm sure you can Google it but I'm not offended that you don't know. Very few Californians would be able to name them because Texas history isn't focused on in CA nearly as much as CA history is and vice-verse. Can you name the oldest continually occupied city in the USA or the first city founded by Europeans in North America? I'll give you a hint: They're both in Florida. I'd bet money you don't know those answers but see no reason to get offended by the fact. Obviously that fact is a lot more important to us than the history of Prague.
Again, not trying to be disrespectful but it really gets old listening to many Europeans getting their panties in a bunch because we don't know or care as much about them as they do. I think it's great that you have pride in your nation but don't expect the rest of the world to idolize you. You probably don't know nearly as much about the USA as you think you do.
I'm an American and I know where the Czech Republic is and I knew that Prague was its capital. I'm a geography buff! I once had a teacher who came from Poland and she was shocked when I asked her if she was from Warsaw. She didn't expect me to know the capital, since many people didn't. She was actually from Krakow.
I think young Americans are becoming more aware of other countries and most want to travel abroad. I think its safe to say, however, that most Americans (the ones that travel or want to) usually are more interested in going to western and southern Europe.
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Czech Republic - Where?
