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The Economy of Czechia

Czechia at a Glance

Czechia is a high-income Central European economy built on manufacturing, especially cars, and deeply linked to Germany and the EU.

Czechia, also called the Czech Republic, has about 10.5 million people and one of the highest shares of manufacturing in GDP in Europe.

Structure

Cars, machinery, electronics and a growing services sector.

Ties

Most exports go to Germany and other EU countries, and firms are part of European supply chains.

Currency

It still uses its own currency, the koruna, rather than the euro.

Made in Czechia

Cars, tram parts and precision machinery are assembled and shipped across Europe.

Assuming Czechia is only about beer and tourism

Manufacturing is central.

Key takeaways
  • Czechia has a big manufacturing base.
  • Germany is the main partner.
  • It is an EU member.
  • It keeps the koruna.
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