National symbols of the Czech Republic explained

The national symbols of the Czech Republic are flags, heraldry, cultural expressions and other symbols that represent the Czech Republic, Czech people and their history, culture and nationhood. There are six official symbols which are declared in the Constitution of the Czech Republic. However many other historical, cultural and geographical symbols of the Czech republic and Czech people do exist.

Constitutional symbols

Article 14 of the Constitution of the Czech Republic lists national symbols: the coat of arms, the official colours (white, red, and blue), the national flag, the flag of the president, the official seal and the national anthem. Act No. 3/1993 refers to the national symbols and their usage.[1]

Symbols of Czech lands

See also: Czech lands. The Czech republic includes three historical regions of Bohemia, Moravia and Czech Silesia. Each region has its own symbols.

Coats of arms

Unofficial symbols

People

See also: Czechs.

Food

See also: Czech cuisine.

Dance and music

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Štěpán. Petr. SYMBOLY SOUČASNÉ ČESKÉ REPUBLIKY. Vlast.cz. 10 August 2014. cs. 7 September 2007.