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Plzeň
Pilsen is in Bohemia, in the Czech Republic in Central Europe. It is the home and birthplace of the Pilsener beer variety which is derived from the city's name. It is the 4th largest city in the country and the largest city in West Bohemia, and is a convenient base for exploring this region of the Czech Republic.
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- Currency
Currency
203- Language
- Czech
Language
Czech - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C/E
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Type C, E · 230 V - Getting around
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Drive on the right
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Bohemia, Czech Republic · Population: 188K · Calling code: +420
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