Country Details Officially Slovakia came into existence on January 1, 1993. For decades the Slovakian people were subjected to domination by stronger political entities, including the Czechoslovak federation, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg Empire. Today, as an independent nation, its historic towns and numerous mountain ski resorts are popular tourist destinations. Quick Facts and Figures Official Name Slovak Republic Capital City Bratislava Major Cities here Bordering Countries here Flag here Climate Moderate weather with warm summers, cold and cloudy, humid winters. Heavy snows in the mountains Latitude/Longitude 48° 40'N, 19° 30'E Languages Slovak (official), others Official Currency Slovak Koruna Religions Catholic, others Population 5,388,000 Land Area 49,036 sq km (18,933 sq miles) Landforms Rugged Carpathian Mountains in the central and northern parts, lowlands in the south along the fertile Danube River plain. Land Divisions 8 regions

Maps European Continent here European Continent provided by University of Texas, here Slovakia Outline Map here Slovakia Map, CIA version here Suggested Links Slovakia web site here! Slovakia Information Page here! Weather in Bratislava here! Time and Date in Bratislava

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