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LO Flag  Slovakia —  (slō vä´kē ə)
About The People

Did You Know...... Slovak violin virtuoso Charles (Karol) Dobias has been concertmaster with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet   »» More

Fashion... Clothing in urban areas is fashionable, while older, rural people remain more conservative. Business  »» More

Socializing... Slovaks are proud of their rich cultural heritage. Slovaks are usually outgoing and value good humor  »» More

Family... Typical Slovak families have two or three children. While most women hold jobs outside the home and   »» More

Sports & Recreation... Ice hockey and soccer are the most popular team sports.  Slovaks enjoy skiing, snowboarding a  »» More

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Slovakia History
Slovak history can find its roots in the Great Moravian Empire, founded in the early ninth century. The territory of Great Moravia included all of present western and central Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and parts of neighboring Poland, Hungary, and Germany. Saint Cyril and Methodius, known for the creation of a Cyrillic alphabet, came to Great Moravia in the early tenth century as missionaries to spread Christianity upon the invitation of the king. The empire collapsed after only eighty years as a result of the political intrigues and external pressures from invading forces. Slovaks then became part of the Hungarian Kingdom, where they remained for the next 1,000 years. Bratislava became the  »» More
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Capital Cities... Bratislava
Population: 5,463,046
GDP: $119,500,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 48,845 (sq km) 18,859 (sq mi)
Currency: Slovak koruna
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