History of Czech Republic in Timeline
The Czech Republic, or Czechia, is a landlocked nation in Central Europe, historically known as Bohemia. It shares borders with Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. Prague is its capital and largest city; other major cities include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, and Liberec. The country features a hilly landscape spread over 78,871 square kilometers and experiences a temperate continental climate.
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1901: Škoda Motorsport in competition racing
The Škoda Motorsport has been engaged in competition racing since 1901.
1920: Schism with the neo-Hussite Czechoslovak Hussite Church
In 1920, the Roman Catholic Church in Czech Republic suffered a schism, leading to the formation of the neo-Hussite Czechoslovak Hussite Church.
1930: Jewish Population Census
According to the 1930 census, the Jewish population of Bohemia and Moravia was 118,000.
1933: Establishment of IRE Film
Before the German occupation, in 1933, filmmaker and animator Irena Dodalová established the first Czech animation studio "IRE Film" with her husband Karel Dodal.
1946: Palme d'Or award for Men without wings
After the period of Nazi occupation and early communist official dramaturgy of socialist realism in movies at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s with fewer exceptions such as Krakatit or Men without wings, Men without wings was awarded by Palme d'Or in 1946.
1948: Communist coup
After World War II and the Communist coup in 1948, art in Czechoslovakia became Soviet-influenced.
1958: The Fabulous World of Jules Verne
After the period of Nazi occupation and early communist official dramaturgy of socialist realism in movies at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s with fewer exceptions such as Krakatit or Men without wings (awarded by Palme d'Or in 1946), an era of the Czech film began with animated films, performed in anglophone countries under the name "The Fabulous World of Jules Verne" from 1958
1969: MTX automobile company manufacture of racing and formula cars
MTX automobile company was formerly engaged in the manufacture of racing and formula cars since 1969.
1991: Decline in Roman Catholicism
From 1991 to 2001 and further to 2011 the adherence to Roman Catholicism decreased from 39% to 27% and then to 10%; Protestantism similarly declined from 3.7% to 2% and then to 0.8%.
1998: Ice hockey team won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics
The Czech ice hockey team won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
March 1999: NATO Membership
On March 12, 1999, the Czech Republic became a member of NATO.
1999: Administrative Reform
In 1999, an administrative reform reduced the importance of the older seventy-six districts, including three "statutory cities", which remained as territorial divisions.
1999: Gold medal at the World Championships
The Czech ice hockey team has won (along with the Czechoslovakian team) thirteen gold medals at the World Championships, including three straight from 1999 to 2001.
2000: New Administrative Regions
Since 2000, the Czech Republic has been divided into thirteen regions and the capital city of Prague, each having its own elected regional assembly and governor.
2001: Decline in Roman Catholicism
From 1991 to 2001 and further to 2011 the adherence to Roman Catholicism decreased from 39% to 27% and then to 10%; Protestantism similarly declined from 3.7% to 2% and then to 0.8%.
2001: Tourism Earnings
In 2001, total earnings from tourism in the Czech Republic reached 118 billion CZK, making up 5.5% of the country's GNP.
2001: Gold medal at the World Championships
The Czech ice hockey team has won (along with the Czechoslovakian team) thirteen gold medals at the World Championships, including three straight from 1999 to 2001.
2003: Gas Consumption
In the period of 2003-2005, gas consumption in Czech Republic was approximately 100 TWh.
May 2004: Schengen Area Membership
On May 1, 2004, the Czech Republic joined the Schengen Area, abolishing border controls.
2004: Local-Loop Unbundling
At the beginning of 2004, local-loop unbundling began in the Czech Republic, and alternative operators started offering ADSL and SDSL.
2004: Abolishment of Compulsory Military Service
In 2004, the Czech army transformed into a fully professional organization, and compulsory military service was abolished.
2005: Electricity Production Sources
In 2005, 65.4 percent of electricity in the Czech Republic was produced by steam and combustion power plants (mostly coal), 30 percent by nuclear plants, and 4.6 percent from renewable sources.
2005: Gas Consumption
In the period of 2003-2005, gas consumption in Czech Republic was approximately 100 TWh.
2005: Improving Prague's Reputation
Since 2005, Prague's mayor, Pavel Bém, has worked to improve the city's reputation by cracking down on petty crime.
July 2006: Český Telecom Acquisition
On July 1, 2006, Český Telecom was acquired by Telefónica group and renamed Telefónica O2 Czech Republic.
2006: Casino Royale film location
In 2006, the city of Karlovy Vary was used as a location for the James Bond film Casino Royale.
December 2007: Border Opening
On December 21, 2007, the Czech Republic completely opened its borders with all of its neighbors.
2007: WISPs Subscribers
By 2007, there were about 350,000 subscribers to mostly local WISPs in the Czech Republic.
2008: Internet Speed
By the beginning of 2008, the Czech Republic ranked in the top 10 countries worldwide with the fastest average internet speed.
2009: Drug for AIDS Treatment
In 2009, chemist Antonín Holý was involved in creation of the most effective drug in the treatment of AIDS.
2009: Vietnamese Population
In 2009, there were about 70,000 Vietnamese people in the Czech Republic.
2011: 2011 census results
According to the 2011 census, 34% of the population stated they had no religion, 10.3% were Roman Catholic, 0.8% were Protestant, and 9% followed other forms of religion.
2012: Slav Epic at Veletržní Palace
As of 2012, Alfons Mucha's cycle of 20 large canvases named the Slav Epic, which depicts the history of Czechs and other Slavs, can be seen in the Veletržní Palace of the National Gallery in Prague.
2013: UN Education Index Ranking
As of 2013, the UN Education Index ranked the Czech Republic 10th, positioned behind Denmark and ahead of South Korea.
2016: Avast Buys AVG
In 2016, Avast, led by Pavel Baudiš, bought rival AVG for US$1.3 billion, creating a company with 400 million users.
2016: Czech and Slovak Puppetry on UNESCO List
In 2016, Czech and Slovak Puppetry was included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.
2016: Lowest Unemployment Rate in EU
In 2016, the Czech Republic had the lowest unemployment rate in the EU, recorded at 2.4%.
2017: Internet Speeds
As of 2017, VDSL and ADSL2+ were offered in variants, with download speeds of up to 50 Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 5 Mbit/s in the Czech Republic.
2017: GDP Growth
In 2017, the Czech Republic experienced a 4.5% GDP growth.
2018: Largest Companies by Revenue
In 2018, the largest companies by revenue in the Czech Republic included Škoda Auto, ČEZ Group, Agrofert, EPH, Unipetrol, Foxconn CZ, and Moravia Steel.
2019: Václav Havel Airport Passengers
In 2019, Václav Havel Airport in Prague handled 17.8 million passengers.
2019: Global Innovation Index Ranking
In 2019, the Czech Republic was ranked 26th in the Global Innovation Index.
2020: Most Watched Broadcaster
As of 2020, Czech Television is the most watched broadcaster, followed by the private TV Nova and Prima TV.
2020: Rail Network Length
As of 2020, the Czech Republic has 9,542 kilometers of rail lines, with 3,236 km electrified.
2020: Global Innovation Index Ranking
In 2020, the Czech Republic was ranked 24th in the Global Innovation Index.
2020: Best-selling daily national newspapers
In 2020, the best-selling daily national newspapers are Blesk, Mladá fronta DNES, Právo, Lidové noviny and Hospodářské noviny.
2020: Total Fertility Rate
In 2020, the total fertility rate (TFR) in the Czech Republic was estimated at 1.71 children per woman.
2021: Census Results
According to the 2021 census, the majority of the inhabitants of the Czech Republic are Czechs (57.3%).
2021: Municipalities Count
As of 2021, the Czech Republic is divided into 6,254 municipalities, including cities and towns. Prague is both a region and a municipality.
2021: Most visited news websites
As of 2021, the most visited news websites in the Czech Republic are Seznam.cz, iDNES.cz, Novinky.cz, iPrima.cz and Seznam Zprávy.cz.
2021: Nationality of Residents in Census
Census in 2021 asked about the nationality of residents.
2021: Global Innovation Index Ranking
In 2021, the Czech Republic was ranked 24th in the Global Innovation Index.
2021: Defence Spending
In 2021, the Czech Republic's defence spending was approximately 1.28% of the GDP.
2021: World Press Freedom Index Ranking
The Czech press was ranked as the 40th most free press in the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders in 2021.
2023: GDP Per Capita
As of 2023, the Czech Republic's GDP per capita at purchasing power parity is $51,329.
2024: Mean Wealth Country
According to Allianz A.G., in 2024 the Czech Republic was ranked 24th as an MWC (mean wealth country) in net financial assets.
2024: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
As of 2024, the Czech Republic boasts 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 13 more on the tentative list.
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