What is "prague"

capital of the Czech Republic, Czech Praha, perhaps from an ancient Slavic word related to Czech pražiti, a term for woodland cleared by burning. Popular etymology is from Czech prah "threshold." Related: Praguean; Praguian.

Prague (; , , ) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is the 15th largest city in the European Union. It is also the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava River, the city is home to about 1.26 million people, while its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of nearly 2 million. The city has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly winters. Prague has the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union.

Prague has been a political, cultural, and economic centre of central Europe with waxing and waning fortunes during its 1,100-year existence. Founded during the Romanesque and flourishing by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras, Prague was not only the capital of the Czech state, but also the seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. It was an important city to the Habsburg Monarchy and its Austro-Hungarian Empire and after World War I became the capital of Czechoslovakia. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, and in 20th-century history, during both World Wars and the post-war Communist era.

Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

The city boasts more than ten major museums, along with numerous theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historical exhibits. An extensive modern public transportation system connects the city. Also, it is home to a wide range of public and private schools, including Charles University in Prague, the oldest university in Central Europe. Prague is classified as an "Alpha-" global city according to GaWC studies, comparable to Vienna, Seoul and Washington, D.C. Prague ranked sixth in the Tripadvisor world list of best destinations in 2016. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination, and the city receives more than 6.4 million international visitors annually, . Prague is the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome. Prague's low cost of living makes it a popular destination for expats relocating to Europe.

Prague is a historical novel by Arthur Phillips about a group of North American expatriates in Budapest, Hungary circa 1990, at the end of the Cold War. Prague is the author's debut novel, first published by Random House in 2002. In 2003, the novel won The Los Angeles Times/Art Seidenbaum Award for Best First Fiction.

Prague is a 1992 British drama film directed by Ian Sellar. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.

is a Japanese three-piece rock band formed in 2006. In September 2009, they signed with Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records and made their major-label debut.

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.

Prague may also refer to:

• Praha, Slovakia, a village outside Lučenec in South-East Slovakia
• Prague, Nebraska
• Prague, Oklahoma
• New Prague, Minnesota
• Praha, Texas

• The Prague Offensive, the last major European battle of World War II
• Infant Jesus of Prague, a famous statue of Jesus located in Prague
• Prague (novel), a 2002 novel by Arthur Phillips
• Prague fatale, a 2011 novel by Philip Kerr
• Prag (2006 film), a 2006 Danish film, starring Mads Mikkelsen
• Prague (1992 film), a 1992 UK/French film, directed by Ian Sellar
• Prague (2013 film), a Hindi romance film
• Prague, a 1992 song by Mega City Four, which was later covered by Muse as a b-side to Resistance)
• Mozart's Symphony No. 38 (Mozart), subtitled Prague
• Prague (band), a Japanese rock band

Prague is a 2013 Hindi Psychological Thriller, Suspense, romance film directed by Ashish R Shukla and conceived & produced by Rohit Khaitan. The film released on Sept 27, 2013. The film features Chandan Roy Sanyal, Elena Kazan, Arfi Lamba and Kumar Mayank as main characters. The song "Aye Zindagi Gale Laga Le.." from the film Sadma composed by maestro Ilaiyaraja was used in the film. The film opened at Osian's 'Cinefan' for its world Premiere in New Delhi in Competition section and thereafter went to 'Tashkino' (Tashkent International Film Festival) where it premiered in official International competition section, Prague Indian Film Festival, Berlin Indian Film Festival and Dainik Jagran Film Festival before its commercial theatrical release.