Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, reflects its dramatic history, dating back more than a thousand years, in the beauty and variety of its buildings and monuments. The historical centre, which is divided into five areas, spanning both banks of the Vltava River and covering 866 hectares, was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register in 1992. Prague is a thriving modern city with narrow streets characterised by winding alleys and magnificent examples of all architectural styles, with charming hotels and excellent restaurants offering traditional Czech and international cuisine. Enchanting pubs, trendy clubs, many museums and classical concerts display its diversity – definitely a nice place to be!

For further information please visit the following website: www.praguewelcome.cz

Average June temperature: 18°C/64°F. The summer can be rainy at times – especially in June. But often the rain comes as afternoon summer showers. Consider bringing a light jacket, umbrella, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. The current weather conditions are available at www.weather.com.

All official Meeting prices are indicated in Euro (€). The official currency in the Czech Republic however is the Czech Crown (Kc). Banknotes are circulated in values of 5 000, 2 000, 1 000, 500, 200, 100 and 50 crowns with coins valued as 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Exchange offices are located throughout the city centre (exchange offices, banks, post offices). For up-to-date exchange rates please visit www.cnb.cz

The Czech Republic uses a 220 volt 50 Hz system, sockets are European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.

Prague 1, Karoliny Svetle 5
Tel: +420 224 235 085

A tour desk is located next to the Congress Secretariat. Here you can obtain city maps and tourist information.

Czech cuisine is typical of Middle European gastronomy. Typical Czech gastronomy means roasted pork with dumplings and sauerkraut, potato pancakes, plum dumplings and bilberry cakes and, of course, Czech drinks – primarily beer and first-rate wines from South Moravia. People usually have lunch between 12.00 and 14.00 and dinner between 18.00 and 21.00.

Most shops in Prague are open from 09.00 to 18.00, Monday through Saturday. Shops in the city centre are usually open from 09.00 to 20.00, Monday through Sunday.

Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about 5 – 10%.

The Czech Republic is on Central European Time – Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 1 hour. From April to October it is summer time, i.e. GMT + 2 hours.