Slovakia

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Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordering Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine and Hungary. The country was settled by the Slavs in the 5th and 6th centuries and was later part of the Kingdom of Hungary and Czechoslovakia. After the peaceful partition of Czechoslovakia, the independent Slovak Republic was formed in 1993. Slovakia has been a member of the European Union and NATO since 2004. The country is characterized by a hilly landscape, the Carpathian Mountains and the Pannonian Plain. Sights include the old town of Bratislava, Bojnice Castle, the High Tatras and the castles of Spiss.

Attractions and sights

Country data Slovakia

Slovakia at a glance

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Population5.397.000
LanguageSlovak
Area48845 km2
ContinentEurope
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Neighboring countriesPoland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine und Austria

Map Slovakia

Country borders and location of the capital

Travel and accommodation

Cities in Slovakia