Csehszlovákia

Csehszlovákia, known in English as Czechoslovakia, was a sovereign state in Central Europe that existed from October 1918 to January 1993. It was formed from the union of two distinct historical regions: Bohemia and Moravia, which formed the Czech part, and Slovakia, which was historically part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The country's creation followed the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I.

Throughout its existence, Csehszlovákia experienced significant political and social transformations. It was a parliamentary republic until 1938, when it was dismembered by the Munich Agreement and subsequently occupied by Nazi Germany. Following World War II, it was re-established but fell under Soviet influence, becoming a communist state in 1948. The Prague Spring of 1968 was a period of political liberalization that was ultimately crushed by a Warsaw Pact invasion.

In 1989, the Velvet Revolution peacefully overthrew the communist regime. The country then transitioned to a democratic federal republic. However, internal political and economic differences between the Czech and Slovak regions led to a peaceful dissolution. On January 1, 1993, Csehszlovákia peacefully separated into two independent countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The capital city was Prague. The country was known for its industrial capacity, rich cultural heritage, and diverse landscapes.