Czechoslovakia

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Czechoslovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe that existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until its peaceful dissolution into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993.

History

Czechoslovakia was formed following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I. The new country incorporated regions of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Slovakia and the Carpathian Ruthenia with significant German, Hungarian, Polish and Ruthenian speaking minorities.

Geography

Czechoslovakia was located in Central Europe. It was surrounded by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Hungary to the southeast, Ukraine to the east, and Poland to the northeast.

Politics

Czechoslovakia was a parliamentary republic. The President was the formal head of state, but the Prime Minister was the head of government and held most of the actual power.

Economy

The economy of Czechoslovakia was a developed, industrialized economy. It was one of the world's top ten industrial states.

Culture

Czechoslovakia had a rich and diverse culture. The country was known for its literature, music, art, architecture, and many other cultural aspects.

Dissolution

The peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia, often known as the Velvet Divorce, took place on 1 January 1993. The country split into two independent countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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