International Relations of Czech Republic

Country profile & diplomacy overview · 50 relations tracked

The Czech Republic is a country located in central Europe, bordered by Germany to the west, Poland to the north, Slovakia to the east, and Austria to the south. It has a population of about 10.7 million people and is a member of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Population

10.9M#89 of 205

Land area

77.2K km²#116 of 205

GDP

$391.0B#42 of 199

Military expenditure

$6.5B#39 of 167

Global influence

#75Low

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The Czech Republic has a parliamentary representative democracy with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. It has a market-based economy that is heavily industrialized and has a strong export sector, with a focus on manufacturing and engineering. The country has a relatively high standard of living and is considered one of the most developed countries in the region.

The Czech Republic has a rich cultural history, with a strong tradition of literature, music, and art. It is also known for its beautiful castles and landmarks, such as Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge. The official language is Czech, and the country has a predominantly Roman Catholic population.

In terms of international relations, the Czech Republic is a member of the EU and NATO, and it has close ties with its neighbors in central and eastern Europe. It also has strong economic and political ties with the United States and other western European countries.

Geography & terrain

Landlocked, no coastline. The country sits in a natural bowl — the Bohemian Massif — ringed by mountain chains (the Sudetes, Ore Mountains, and Bohemian Forest) that form much of its border, with rolling plateau and lowland basins in the interior. Temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The mountain rim gives real defensive value, but the country's central position amid larger powers has made it a historically contested crossroads rather than a fortress.

Key facts

Diverse sources: UN, World Bank, Czech Republic Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital	Prague (1.4M people, 12.5% of total population)
Population	10.9M (2025) (#89 of 205 countries)
Land area	77.2K km² (#116 of 205 countries)
Main religion	Christianity
Life expectancy	80 years

Source: World Bank Open Data. Most recent available data (2025)
Currency	Czech Koruna
Main language(s)	Czech
Government type	Parliamentary republic
Time zone	UTC+1.0
GDP	$391.0B (#42 of 199 countries)
GDP per capita	$35.9K (#40 of 199 countries)
International calling code	+420
Driving side	Right
UNESCO World Heritage Sites	17
Military expenditure	$6.5B (2024)
Land military expenditure (estimation)	$3.9B
Air military expenditure (estimation)	$2.6B
Naval military expenditure (estimation)	n/a
Military expenditure (% of GDP)	1.9%
Military expenditure per capita	$599
Nuclear power	No
European Union	EU member
NATO	NATO member

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Czech Republic's relations with its neighbors

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Rank #75 Low International Influence

Czech Republic's actions have a very limited effect on the world or on other countries.

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Most intense relations

Top 5 relations of Czech Republic by overall intensity. Intensity reflects the level and significance of interaction—not whether the relationship is positive or negative.