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Slovakia is not only a beautiful country to visit but it is an experience that provides its visitors with an unforgettable memory. Facts about Slovakia constitute the various factual informations and details on the country. Located at the center of Europe, Slovakia covers an area of approximately 40,030 square Kms. The official name of Slovakia is Slovenska Republic(The Slovak Republic).
There are a whole range of facts about Slovakia. The national flag consisting of three bands of White, Blue and red (from top to bottom). The Slovak emblem is superimposed on the center of the flag. The national anthem is Nad Tatrou sa blyska meaning Lightening over the Tatras. Facts on Slovakia also include the population which is around 5 million. The ethnic races comprising the country are Slovak, Hungarian, Romany, Czech, Ruthenian, Ukrainian, German, Polish and others.
The regions that the people in Slovakia follow include Roman-Catholic, Greek-catholic, Protestant, Reformist and Orthodox. Bratislava forms the capital city of Slovakia. Other important cities are Kosice, Nitra, Trencin, Banska Bystrica etc. Slovakia is bordered by Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine. The president and the Prime Minister of Slovakia are Ivan Gasparovic and Robert Fico respectively. The Slovaks celebrate their independence day on January 1. These form important aspects of Slovakia facts.
The currency of Slovakia is Slovenska koruna (the Slovak crown). Car manufacturing, engineering, chemicals, oil refining and plastics are the major industries. Natural resources include antimony ore, mercury, iron ore, copper, lead and zinc. Slovakia has a pleasant climate with weather conditions varying from temperate in the summers to cold and humid in the winters.
Central and northern Slovakia are covered by mountains like the High Tatras and the Low Tatras. The southern region constitutes of fertile lowlands. A country full of Gothic structures, historical monuments, Churches, castles, palaces and museums, Slovakia is becoming a popular tourist destination in Europe.
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