Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Established on March 16, 1939, the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia was a German-controlled territory formed after the occupation of the Czech lands. Prague Castle served as the location for Hitler's proclamation establishing the protectorate, violating the Munich Agreement. The region's industry was exploited to support the German war effort during WWII.
Statistics
Area
49,363.00 km²
Population
7,380,000