Prague, Oklahoma
Posted by: gparkes
N 35° 28.758 W 096° 41.134
14S E 709975 N 3928659
Prague, Oklahoma - Population: 2,138
Prague, Czech Republic - Population: 1,249,026
Waymark Code: WM8KJ1
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2010
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Prague, Oklahoma was founded in 1905 by immigrants from the old country. The town celebrates 'Kolache Festival' on the first Saturday of May every year. It is a celebration of the old country culture.
The town's most infamous son was Jim Thorpe, gold medal olympian.
Here are a few comparisons between the European and American communities:
Population
- Oklahoma Town: 2,138
- European City: 1,249,026
Area
- Oklahoma Town: 1.8 sq mi (4.6 sq km)
- European City: 191.5 sq mi (496 sq km)
Date Founded
- Oklahoma Town: 1905
- European City: 885
Language
- Oklahoma Town: United States of America
- European City: Czech