Central Europe, south of Poland.
Slovakia traces its roots to the 9th century state of Great Moravia. The Slovaks then became part of the Hungarian Kingdom, where they remained for th ...
Longitude: 19.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Slovakia:
7,311.973 km
Terrain:
Rugged mountains in the central and northern part and lowlands in the south.
Natural Resources:
Lignite, small amounts of iron ore, copper and manganese ore; salt; arable land.
Industries:
Automobiles; metal and metal products; electricity, gas, coke, oil, nuclear fuel; chemicals, synthetic fibers, wood and paper products; machinery; earthenware and ceramics; textiles; electrical and optical apparatus; rubber products; food and beverages; pharmaceutical.
Population: 5,563,649
A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country; slightly larger concentration in the west in proximity to the Czech border.
Area: 49,037 km2
about one and a half times the size of Maryland; about twice the size of New Hampshire
Landlocked; most of the country is rugged and mountainous; the Tatra Mountains in the north are interspersed with many scenic lakes and valleys.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| slk | Slovak |
Slovak (official) 81.8%, Hungarian 8.5%, Roma 1.8%, other 2.2%, unspecified 5.7% (2021 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Bratislava
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Slovakia
You're in for a treat! Slovakia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful natural landscapes and national parks
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Charming medieval towns and castles
- Cold winters and occasional heavy snowfall
- Language barrier in rural areas
- Occasional political protests
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Slovak cuisine features meats, dairy products, and potatoes.
- Popular dishes include Bryndzové Halušky and Kapustnica.
- Local beers and spirits are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Bratislava Castle
- Explore the High Tatras Mountains
- Discover the medieval town of Banská Štiavnica
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