Map of Slovakia
Slovakia in Europe
  • Capital: Bratislava
  • Time: +1 GMT
  • Area: 48,845 sq km
  • Population: 5,392,982 (July 1998 estimated)
  • Currency: Koruna
  • Form of government: parliamenatry democracy; unicameral National Council (150 seats, members are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms); President is elected by National Council for a five-year term; Prime Minister is appointed by the President
  • Official languages: Slovak, Czech, Hungarian
  • Religion: Roman Catholic (60%), atheist (10%), Protestatnt (8%), Orthodox (4%), other (18%)
  • National holiday: Slovak Constitution Day, 1 September (1992); Anniversary of Slovak National Uprising, 29 August 1944

Picture Gallery

Bratislava The Radio Tower in Bratislava Bratislava Castle
Danube Bridge Hotel Forum in Bratislava Hotel Danube in Bratislava Bojnice Castle
Bratislava Airoport Habanska Keramika Gerlach Peak - The Highest Point 2655m located in Vysoke Tatry Slovak Koruna
Spis Castle Tatry Mountains Jasovska Cave

Links

General Information About Slovakia

Slovakia.Org - with political, cultural, economic and historic information.
U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Czechoslovakia - comprehensive introduction to the former country; includes facts-at-a-glance, and sections on history, geography, society, economy, and government.
Central Europe Online Slovakia - quick facts about the country, its government, culture, politics, environment, and more. Slovakia Online

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Television and Radio on The Web

Slovak TV stations - Basic information about public and commercial TV stations in the Slovak Republic.
TV Markiza - Slovak commercial TV station.

Rádio Koliba - 98.5/100.9/104.7/106 FM (Bratislava) - Live Feed
Radio Twist - 101.8 FM - Live Feed

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Magazines and Newspapers on The Web

Slovak Information Agency - official information government agency.

Alla - organization of e-zines.
Magazin KV - online, weekly updated family zine for Slovak readers.
Sietovka - Slovak e-zine powered by EUnet Slovakia.

Novy CAS - Slovak newspaper.
Slovenska Republika

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Travel
Slovakia Republic FAQ - general information and practical tidbits for travelers.
Rec.Travel.Library: Slovakia - travelogues, links, and other things of interest to the traveler.
Slovakia Tourism Pension - fully equipped pension close to the Tatra mountains. Summer tourism and winter sports.
Virtual Bratislava - interactive system that allows for a virtual tour through the city.