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Bohemia

Bohemia is a beautiful place in the middle of Europe. It is the biggest part of the Czech Republic today. Many people live there, and it has a very long and interesting history.

Long ago, the land was called Boiohaemum by the Romans. They named it after a group of people called the Boii who lived there long before them. Today, the Czech name for Bohemia is “Čechy,” named after the Czechs who live there.

Bohemia has been part of many different countries and empires over the years. It was once part of Great Moravia, then became its own duchy, and later a kingdom in the Holy Roman Empire. For a long time, it was part of the Habsburg monarchy and the Austrian Empire.

After a big change in 1993, Bohemia became part of the new Czech Republic. Today, its borders are marked by mountain ranges like the Bohemian Forest, the Ore Mountains, and the Giant Mountains.

Bohemia is famous for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and important cities like Prague. It remains a special and proud part of the Czech Republic.

Images

A view of Karlštejn Castle in the Czech Republic, a historic fortress from the 14th century.
A scenic view of the beautiful town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic.
A map showing the location of Bohemia within the European Union.
A historical map from the 1890s showing the regions of Bohemia, Moravia, Austria, and Silesia in Czechia.
A bird's-eye view of the historic Old Town of Tábor, Czech Republic, showing its charming streets and buildings.
Historical map from 1570 showing Europe illustrated as a queen, created by Johannes Bucius and published in Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia.
An old map showing the region of Bohemia in the year 1742.
Historical map showing the provinces of Czechoslovakia from 1928 to 1938.
A historical map showing the different languages spoken in Czechoslovakia in the year 1930.
A beautiful view of the historic town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, known for its spas and charming architecture.
A beautiful view of the town of Zittau and the surrounding Jizera Mountains from Koitsche mountain.
A decorative coat of arms representing the Kingdom of Bohemia, featuring symbolic designs and a golden wreath.

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Holy Roman Empire
Habsburg monarchy

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