Czechoslovakia was a former country located in Central Europe, encompassing the historical regions of Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia. It was formed in 1918 after declaring independence from Austria-Hungary
. The country was landlocked and bordered by Austria, Germany, Poland, and Hungary during its existence
. Czechoslovakia ceased to exist on December 31, 1992, when it peacefully split into two independent countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia
. Today, the territories that once made up Czechoslovakia are mainly the Czech Republic (covering Bohemia, Moravia, and part of Silesia) and Slovakia. Additionally, part of the former Czechoslovak territory, Zakarpattia, is now in Ukraine
. The capital of Czechoslovakia was Prague, which remains the capital of the Czech Republic today
. The Czech Republic borders Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west, Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east
. In summary, Czechoslovakia was located in Central Europe, roughly where the modern Czech Republic and Slovakia are today
