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Slovakia , officially the Slovak Republic (Slovak: Slovenská republika [ˈslɔʋenskaː ˈrepublika] ), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about 49,000 squar… See more
Hot, Cold, and Everything in Between
If you're planning to visit Slovakia, you might be wondering what the climate is like and what clothes you should pack. Slovakia is a small country in Central Europe, but it has a diverse and varied climate due to its geography and latitude.
1918
Slovakia joins Czechoslovakia after World War I
1939
Slovakia becomes a Nazi puppet state
1945
Slovakia rejoins Czechoslovakia after World War II
1968
Soviet-led invasion crushes the Prague Spring reforms

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Etymology
Slovakia's name means the "Land of the Slavs" (Slovensko in Slovak stemming from the older form Sloven/Slovienin). As such, it is a cognate of the words Slovenia and Slavonia. In medieval Latin, German, and even some … See more
Official languagesSlovak
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary republic
LegislatureNational Council
CurrencyEuro (€) (EUR)
History
The oldest surviving human artefacts from Slovakia are found near Nové Mesto nad Váhom and are dated at 270,000 BCE, in the Early Paleolithic era. These ancient tools, made by the Clactonian technique, bear witnes… See more
Geography
Slovakia lies between latitudes 47° and 50° N, and longitudes 16° and 23° E. The Slovak landscape is noted primarily for its mountainous nature, with the Carpathian Mountains extending across most of the northern ha… See more
Government and politics
Slovakia is a parliamentary democratic republic with a multi-party system. The last parliamentary elections were held on 30 September 2023 and two rounds of presidential elections took place on 23 March and … See more
Economy
Slovakia has a high-income developed economy. In 2024, with a population of only 5 million, it ranked as the 46th richest country with a per capita gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity of $44,081, an… See more
Demographics
The population is over 5.4 million and consists mostly of Slovaks. The average population density is 110 inhabitants per km . According to the 2021 census, the majority of the inhabitants of Slovakia are Slovaks (83.82%). … See more
Culture
Folk tradition has rooted strongly in Slovakia and is reflected in literature, music, dance and architecture. The prime example is the Slovak national anthem, "Nad Tatrou sa blýska", which is based on a melody from the "… See more
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