| Czech Republic |
 svejkovina... 'Svejk-like' is probably the most obvious translation. This means to act in the manner of Soldier Svejk. Svejk is the central character of the celebrated Czech novel by Jaroslav Hasek, The Good Soldier Svejk.  Svejkovina - in a Svejk-like manner means to steer clear of political intrigues, bureaucratic follies, and the manipulations of governments and authorities. To be able to enjoy a simple and unpretentious life - a tankard of beer at the local tavern and pohoda together (keep it cosy) with friends and strangers alike and indulge in a little harmless drbani (gossip). "The spirit of Svejk lives on. When Prague introduced city tolls for motor cars in 2006 it took local drivers just one day to figure out how to sabotage the system." Petr, proud Prague student studying in Stockholm. MUSIC OF CZECH REPUBLIC Czech Christmas Carols - Gloria in excelsis Deo... ...Copak se to deje noveho Composer: Lubos Fiser Artists: Karel Kozusnik, M. Moravec, Vlasta Mlejnkova, Felix le Breux, Eva Francova Conductors: Frantisek Belfin. Pavel Kühn. ABOUT CZECH REPUBLIC  Location: Europe Status: UN Country Capital City: Prague (Praha) Main Cities: Brno, Ostrava, Plzen, Olomouc Population: 10,302,000 Area:78,660 km2 Currency: 1 koruna = 100 hellers Languages: Czech, Slovak, Polish Religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic |
