Country Guide • Slovakia
Slovakia is a landlocked country located in the heart of Europe. It is bound by Hungary to the south, Poland to the north, Austria and the Czech Republic to the west and Ukraine to the east.
| Official Name | Republic of Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Area | 49,014km² (18,924mile²) |
| Population | 5,430,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 288 |
| Capital City | Bratislava |
| Religions | 60% Roman Catholic, 9.7% Atheist, 8.4% Protestant, 4% Orthodox Christians, 17.5% are unidentified. |
| Language | Slovak, Czech and Hungarian, German |
| Government | Parliamentary democracy |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Koruna |
| GDP | $66 billion |
| GDP per Head | $12,200 |
| Natural Resources | Coal and lignite; small amounts of iron ore, copper and manganese ore and salt |
| Land Use | Arable Land 30.74% |
| Agriculture | Various grains, potatoes, sugar beets, hops, fruit, livestock inc. pigs, cattle, poultry and forest products |
| Industry | Metal and metal products; food and beverages; electricity, gas, coke, oil, nuclear fuel; chemicals and manmade fibers; machinery; paper and printing; earthenware and ceramics; transport vehicles; textiles; electrical and optical apparatus; rubber products |
| Tourism | Slovakia has breath taking countryside including mountains, lowlands, canyons, lakes, cave formations, forests and meadows all providing Slovakia with its natural beauty. Every historical period and century has left behind monuments in the Slovak Republic which are admired by the world |
| Natural Hazards | None |
| Health Risks | Tick borne encephalitis , Lyme disease |
| Climate | Slovakia has a continental climate with warm humid summers and cold dry winters with at least a month of snowfall. Average annual rainfall varies from 19- 27 inches but the mountainous regions can receive as much as 39 inches. Average temperature ranges on the plains are from 1 to 3°C in January to 19 to 21°C in July while in the High Tatra winter temperatures can fall to 12°C |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 hour |
| National Days | January 1 New Year’s Day and Independence Day of the Slovak Republic, January 6 Catholic Epiphany, May 1 May Day, May 8 Liberation of the Republic, July 5 Day of the Apostles St Cyril and St Methodius, August 29 Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising, September 1 Day of Constitution of the Slovak Republic, September 15 Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, November 1 All Saints’ Day, November 17 Day of Freedom and Democracy of the Slovak Republic |
| Visas | Passport with at least six-month validity remaining is required for entry to Slovakia. A visa is not required for stays up to 180 days. US, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders can stay for 30 days without a visa |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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