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ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Bratislava
GEOGRAPHY
A landlocked country located in the central Europe Slovakia has mountainous regions in the north and flat terrain in the south. The country shares land borders with Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine. Slovakia has an area close to 48,845km².
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 5.4 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.
CLIMATE
The annual average temperature at Slovakia is about 9°C to 10°C and the average temperature during the hottest month is close to 20°C and the coldest is about -3°C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Sloavak is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+1 hrs
BUSINESS HOURS
Banks: 9 AM to 6 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Day of Establishment of Slovakia: January 1st
International Workers Day: May 1st
Day of Victory over fascism: May 8th
Methodius Day: July 5th
Slovak National Uprising Anniversary: August 29th
Christmas Eve: December 24th
Christmas: December 25th
CURRENCY
Euro
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergencies: 112
Police: 158
Medical: 155
Fire: 150
Introduction to Slovakia
Spanning from the Danube to the Tatra Mountains, Slovakia is a striking destination with several glacial lakes, national parks and charismatic castles. Slovakia offers a variety of outdoor fun; from skiing to rafting, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities. The capital Bratislava and High Tatras mountain range are the main draws for visitors.Bratislava is a wonderful location close to the Austrian and Hungarian borders. The city hosts a number of historic attractions; take a walk up to the Bratislava Castle and enjoy some fabulous views of the Old Town.The New Bridge over the Danube is beautifully built and has a structured shaped in the form of a flying saucer; there is also an observation deck that is open throughout the day. There are several significant landmarks across the city that travelers will love to see.
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A striking destination with several glacial lakes
Spanning from the Danube to the Tatra Mountains, Slovakia is a striking destination with several glacial lakes, national parks and charismatic castles. Slovakia offers a variety of outdoor fun; from skiing to rafting, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities. The capital Bratislava and High Tatras mountain range are the main draws for…
