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Living in Prague: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Prague.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 20 July 2021

As the Czech Republic's capital, Prague is also the country's biggest city. Located in the Northwest of the country, it displays the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union.

Being a mix of history and modernism, Prague is deemed to be an attraction site on its own. By choosing to move there, you will enjoy all the top infrastructure of major international capital cities such as schools and transports.

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