Slovakia

The dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the close of World War I allowed the Slovaks to join the closely related Czechs to form Czechoslovakia. Following the chaos of World War II, Czechoslovakia became a Communist nation within Soviet-ruled Eastern Europe. Soviet influence collapsed in 1989 and Czechoslovakia once more became free. The Slovaks and the Czechs agreed to separate peacefully on 1 January 1993. Slovakia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 5,447,502

Nationality (Noun): Slovak(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Slovak

Official Language(s): Slovak

Major Languages Spoken: Hungarian, Slovak, Ukrainian

Country Facts

Country Name (long form): Slovak Republic

Country Name (short form): Slovakia

Country Name (local long form): Slovenska Republika

Country Name (local short form): Slovensko

Name of Capital: Bratislava

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Slovakia: Ukraine, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary

Land Area: 48800 sq km

Water Area: 45 sq km

Comparative Area: about twice the size of New Hampshire

Total Land Boundry: 1,524 km

Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)

National Holiday: Constitution Day, 1 September (1992)

International Phone Code: 421

Currency Code: Slovak koruna (SKK)

Internet Country Code: .sk

US Embassy Location: Hviezdoslavovo Namestie 4, 81102 Bratislava

US Embassy Mailing Address: P.O. Box 309, 814 99 Bratislava

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