Czechia is a landlocked Central European republic bordered by Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria. The country's highest point is Sněžka, and its landscape is shaped by rivers including the Morava, Thaya, and Olza. Population and economic activity concentrate heavily in its major urban centres, led by the capital city of Prague, which serves as the primary hub for administration, commerce, and employment. Other major regional cities, such as Brno, Ostrava, and Plzeň, act as key industrial, educational, and cultural anchors for their respective parts of the country.
The housing market varies significantly between the capital, the surrounding districts, and the provincial regions. Prague holds more housing stock than any other area and is the most expensive place to live, followed closely by the surrounding Central Bohemian Region and the city of Brno. In contrast, industrial and outlying areas offer much cheaper accommodation. The Moravian-Silesian Region and the Ústí nad Labem Region are among the most affordable parts of the country, with cities like Ostrava offering lower housing costs than provincial centres like Plzeň or České Budějovice.
