Shortly after the end of the Great War, on October 28, 1918, independent Czechoslovak Republic has been proclaimed, rising from the ashes of the collapsed Austro-Hungarian Empire, thus giving the Czech and Slovak nations living in the historical lands of Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia from prehistoric times, their first ever independent state.
This historic day marked the rebirth of the two nations, a testament to the courage and determination in realizing their dreams of sovereignty. Hence, for 106 years, the spirit of resilience and the pursuit of freedom continues to resonate in a nation that has emerged stronger from its struggles and known by many names over the years — Czechoslovakia, the Czech Republic, and more recently by its short version, or a nickname if you will, Czechia.
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