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Country Details
For centuries the Slovakian people were subjected to domination by stronger political entities, including the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg Empire.
Long a part of Czechoslovakia, Slovakia became and independent nation on January 1, 1993.
Farming, forestry, mining and manufacturing are important industries, as well as a flourishing tourism business.
The country is two-thirds mountainous, and ski resorts in the Ore and Carpathian Mountains are growing in popularity.
The Slovakia maps and information pages are currently being revised, and will be posted soon.
Quick Facts and Figures  Official Name Slovak Republic
Population 5,381,000
Capital City Bratislava (428,000)
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Latitude/Longitude 48° 40'N, 19° 30'E
Languages Slovak (official), others
Official Currency Slovak Koruna
Religions Catholic, others
Land Area 49,036 sq km (18,933 sq miles)
Landforms The rugged Ore Mountains dominate the central region, while the Carpathian Mountains cover its northern borders with the Czech Republic and Poland.
The tallest peaks are in the Tatra Mountains. The highest point is Gerlach Peak, rising to 8,743 ft. (2,665m)
The mountains slope into the fertile lowlands of the Danube River plain.
Significant rivers include the Danube, Morava, Hron, Hornad and Vah.
Land Divisions 8 regions, including: Banskobystricky, Bratislavsky, Kosicky, Nitriansky, Presovsky, Trenciansky, Trnavsky and Zilinsky
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Maps
Slovakia Outline Map here
Slovakia Map CIA version here
European Continent here
European Continent at UT here
Suggested Links Slovakia (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here
Slovakia.org here!
Slovakia Modern History here!
Slovakia Tourism here!
Slovakia Web Page here!
Bratislava Hotels, Tours and Travel Information
Solvakia Regional Park's Hotels, Tours and Travel Information
Climate Summers are warm and pleasant, with moderate humidity. Winters are cold, cloudy and humid, with snow. Heavy snow fall in the mountains is commonplace.
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