Czech Republic and Slovakia celebrate centennial

Although they are now separate countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia are united in marking 100 years since the creation of Czechoslovakia, the nation that formed in 1918 following the end of World War I. For travelers who want to explore the charms of old-world Central Europe both countries have much to offer, with historic town squares, booming cultural scenes and breathtaking landscapes. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is the starting point for most visitors to the region.