Energy use in Czech Republic
In administrative terms, the country consists of 14 NUTS 3 regions including the capital city of Prague. The agricultural area of the Czech Republic is 4.3 million hectares in total, of which 3.1 million hectares are arable land. About one half of the total agricultural area is located on less favorable land, and about one eighth is located in conservation areas (protecting water resources, landscapes and nature).
The forest areas cover an area of almost 2.7 mil. hectares where 52% of the total area belongs to the state, 5% are forests owned by the military, another 5% are divided between 4 national parks and the rest is privately owned. The country well describes the following table:
Table 8: Basic characteristics of Czech republic
Country Area:
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78,800 km2 (7.8 million ha)
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Population:
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10.3 million
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Regional administration:
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14 NUTS 3 regions
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Agricultural land:
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4.3 million ha
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of which arable:
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3.1 million ha
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Forests:
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2.7 million ha
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Climate:
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Temperate, average temperature: all year average 9.7°C, in summer season (July) 20°C, in winter season (January) -2°C, during heating period 3.8 °C, average number of degree-days 3 920 °D (for ti = 20 °C, te = 3.8 °C, and 242 days of heating period)
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