Slovakia
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At a glance
- Region
- Central Europe
- Capital
- Bratislava
- Population
- 5.4 million (2025)
- Area
- 49,037 km²
- Languages
- Slovak
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +421
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Before you go
Overview
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Europe.
By 2020, the country recorded a population of 5.458 million and covers an area of 49,035 km2.
Its capital and largest city is Bratislava.
The second-largest city is the city of Kosice.
Other major cities are Presov, Zilina, Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Trnava and Martin.
Bratislava Castle and Old Town, Bratislava
History
Between 1918 and 1992 the Republic of Czechoslovakia compromised of Czech, Slovak and Ruthenian regions. The countries separated forming two independent countries Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.
It joined NATO and the European Union in 2004. It adopted the Euro as its currency in 2009.
Food & culture
The culture of the country is influenced by its geographical location in Central Europe. It’s similar to that of Austria, Germany, Poland and Hungary.
The main crops are sugar beets, cereals, potatoes, fruits and vineyards. The popular dishes are bryndzove halusky, zemiakove placky, lakes, fried cheese, sheep cheese and chicken noodle soup.
Wildlife
The common wildlife animals living here include wolves, lynx, bears, red deer, roe deer, otters, chamois, marmots, minks and martens.
Festivals & events
The main celebrated events are International Festival of Ghosts and Monsters, Junifest, Kosice Music Spring Festival and Vychodna Folklore Festival.
Things to see
There is the Bratislava Castle, which is the main country’s castle built on a rugged hill in Bratislava.
There is also the Devin Castle, which is also a castle in Devin.
Then there is the St. Martin’s Cathedral, which is a Roman Catholic Cathedral Church in Bratislava.
Other must-visit places are Michael’s Gate, Spis Castle and Most SNP.
Interesting facts
The official language is Slovaks.
The country’s capital city is the only one in the world bordered by two countries; Austria and Hungary.
The official religion of the country is Christianity.
City guides
- BratislavaCapital city
- KošiceEastern Slovakia's handsome Gothic city
- PrešovRelaxed hub of Slovakia's Šariš region
Cities & towns I’ve visited
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Slovakia
0 of 8 visited. See every site I've been to.
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe 2007
- Bardejov Town Conservation Reserve 2000
- Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst 1995
- Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) 2021
- Historic Town of Banská Štiavnica and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity 1993
- Levoča, Spiš Castle and the associated cultural monuments 1993
- Vlkolínec 1993
- wooden churches of the Slovak Carpathians 2008
My photos from Slovakia
April 2014 Austria & Slovakia
Whole trip gallery
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Bucket List goals in Slovakia
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