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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