Tsjechoslowakije

Tsjechoslowakije, 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 dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of World War I. The new nation comprised the lands of Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia, along with parts of Silesia and Carpathian Ruthenia.

The First Czechoslovak Republic was established in 1918. This period saw significant industrialization and democratic governance. However, the country was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II and became a Soviet satellite state after the war, falling under communist rule. The Velvet Revolution in 1989 peacefully overthrew the communist regime.

Following the revolution, differing political and economic aspirations between the Czech and Slovak regions led to growing tensions. This eventually resulted in the peaceful dissolution of the country. On January 1, 1993, Tsjechoslowakije ceased to exist, splitting into two independent nations: the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The country's legacy continues to influence the culture, politics, and identity of both successor states.