Eastern Europe

Polish utility poles are made of concrete.

Holes: They have small holes that do not reach the ground.

Comparison:

• Hungarian poles have holes that usually reach the ground.
• Romanian poles may have white paint at the bottom or wider and longer holes.

Romanian utility poles are made of concrete. They have medium size holes that run the entire length of the pole. The bottom of the poles is often painted white

Comparison:

• Polish poles have holes that usually do not reach the ground.
• Hungarian poles may have longer and narrower holes

Hungarian utility poles are made of concrete. They have small holes that run the entire length of the pole.

Comparison:

• Polish poles have holes that usually do not reach the ground.
• Romanian poles may have white paint at the bottom or wider holes.

Wedge shape with unique red stripe and white diagonal reflector

The bollard looks like a Poland flag

The word utca is the Hungarian term for 'street'.

Placement: You will see this word on all street signs throughout Hungary.

Distinction: This specific word is unique to Hungary, helping to distinguish it from surrounding nations.

Detail: Czech direction signs for cities or towns feature a small arrow. This arrow is placed separately, either above or at the end of the main sign.

Distinction: This separate arrow helps distinguish Czech signs from those in Slovakia, where arrows are typically painted directly onto the sign.

The Czech Koruna (sign: Kč) is Czechia's currency. Value: One Koruna is about 0.041 Euro. This makes prices in Czechia appear as much higher numbers.

Typical Range: Expect common item prices from 200 to 1000, unlike the 1-20 range in Euro countries.

Word Endings: Look for words ending in -ni. This is common in the Czech language.

Comparison: Slovak words often end in -nie.

Key Word: The word drogerie is also common in Czechia. In Slovakia, it is spelled drogéria.

This Czech bollard is often white or dark-blue. It can be wedge-shaped or rectangular.

Front Reflector: Two horizontal orange rectangles in a black frame.

Rear Reflector: One white vertical rectangle in a black frame.

White (or dark-blue) plastic wedge or rectangular shaped bollard

Main reflector – two horizontally oriented orange rectangles in a black frame. On the rear side, a white vertical rectangle in a black frame

Wedge bollard with front dark red rectangle and white on the back

Lithuania bollard has brighter red

Background: White

Arrows: Bold red

Camera: Generation 4

Car: Regular sedan

Color: Blue

Additional details (unique): Small or big no-blur slot on the rear side

Camera: Generation 4

Car: Regular sedan

Color: Blue

Additional details (unique): Small or big no-blur slot on the rear side

Sign Shape: This Czech sign is a blue square with a white triangle inside. It often has an additional white border.

Pedestrian Figure: The black figure is realistic and wears a hat.

Zebra Stripes: The crossing has four long black stripes.

Shape and color: Square blue background with the white big triangle

Figure: Black with square parts

Zebra stripes: No zebra. Continuous line behind figure

Shape and color: Square blue background with the white triangle. Usually with white border

Figure: Black rounded with the white belt and pointed shoes. One arm is flat and another is diagonal. 3 separate parts - head, upper body and lower body

Zebra stripes: 5 zebra thick stripes

• -nie (vs ni in Czechia)
• -cia

endings are common

Other common words: drogéria (Czechia: drogerie)

Camera: Generation 4

Car: Regular sedan

Color: Dark blue (darker)

Additional details (unique): Short black antenna on the back

Czech road chevrons are easy to identify.

Background: White. Arrow: Red.

The official currency of Slovakia is the Euro (€)

vs Czechia:
1 Czech Koruna equals ~0.041 Euro, so prices expressed in Koruna will have much higher numerical values compared to Euro

Example:

• Koruna normal range: 200-1000

• Euro normal range: 1-20

Camera: Generation 4

Car: Regular sedan

Color: Red

Additional details (unique): Small black antenna

Camera: Generation 3

Car: Regular sedan

Additional details (unique): Long black antenna

Camera: Generation 3

Car: Regular sedan

Color: Red

Additional details (unique): Long black antenna

Look for a red Street View car. Antenna: It can appear with or without a rear antenna. This vehicle is a common sight and a strong clue for Ukrainian locations.