The Czech Republic is only about the size of South Carolina. In fact, many European nations are similar in size to U.S. states. However, because of this, transportation services, like buses and trains, can take you anywhere you need to go. This is very different from the United States, where it can be difficult to get from one side of the country, or even the city, to the other without owning a car.
On a daily basis, people get around their city by walking, biking or driving. Biking is by far the most popular mode of transportation for students, but only in the spring and summer when there is good weather. Many people also use the bus system or train to get to and from work during the week, but a commute over 20 minutes is considered to be very long in the Czech Republic. Most people live close to their school or job.
On the holidays and weekends, on the other hand, people use the very efficient train lines to visit family across the country or even in Poland or Germany, where many Czech citizens have relatives. At its widest point, the Czech Republic is about 307 miles long (from east to west) and takes about six or seven hours to cross by train or car. Honestly, taking the train can be much easier than driving a car in Czechia because the country doesn't have many freeways like in the United States.
