Slovakia
Capital
Bratislava
Population
~5.5 million
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Slovak
- Religion
- Predominantly Roman Catholic
- Climate
- Temperate; continental influences, cool summers, cold winters
Culture & History
Known for: Carpathian Mountains, joining the EU (2004) and Eurozone (2009), and numerous medieval castles and chateaux
Also famous for: Ice hockey passion, Tatra mountains (shared with Poland), folk traditions
Food: Bryndzové halušky (potato dumplings with sheep cheese), Kapustnica (cabbage soup)
Brief History
Part of Great Moravia, Kingdom of Hungary, Czechoslovakia; peaceful 'Velvet Divorce' from Czech Republic 1993