Viele Menschen laufen über eine große Brücke, im Hintergrund ist die Altstadt Prags zu sehen

Czech Republic

Charles Bridge, Prague

Czech Republic

Science in the Czech Republic

Harp, bassoon or piano? For those who couldn't decide between the instruments, there was a real alternative at the end of the 18th century: the Denis d'Or, a kind of multifunctional instrument designed by the Czech inventor Prokop Divis. It could even imitate the human voice quite well. However, there are also numerous Czech originals that have made it to the present day: Sugar cubes, lightning rods, push buttons and soft contact lenses.

The Facts

Population	10,874,000 ^[1]
Area	77,187 km² ^[2]
Gross domestic product per capita in US-Dollar	30,600.0 ^[3]
Public expenditure on education (share of GDP)	5.1 % ^[4]
Share of female researchers	26.8 %
Universities	70
Universities per 1 million inhabitants	6.60
Students	319,343
Expenditure on Research and Development (share of GDP)	1.9 (share of GDP) ^[5]

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Science Sights

Science Sight

Klementinum: Medieval observatory and weather station

Science Sight

Klementinum: Medieval observatory and weather station

After climbing 172 steps and narrow spiral staircases, you are rewarded with a breathtaking view over Prague’s Old Town. The Klementinum, a huge baroque complex with a 68 metre high astronomical tower, is enthroned directly on the famous Charles Bridge. The Klementinum offers more than just a magnificent view. It was already the centre of […]