 Slovakia — (slō vä´kē ə) |
About The People
Did You Know... Slovak violin virtuoso Charles (Karol) Dobias has been concertmaster with t »» More
Eating & Recipes... Slovaks eat in the continental style. Three meals are eaten each day. Break »» More
In Their Language... Shaking hands is the most common form of greeting. A man usually waits »» More
Fashion... Clothing in urban areas is fashionable, while older, rural people remain mo »» More
Socializing... Slovaks are proud of their rich cultural heritage. Slovaks are usually outg »» More
Family... Typical Slovak families have two or three children. While most women hold j »» More
Sports & Recreation... Ice hockey and soccer are the most popular
team sports.
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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 »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Bratislava
Population: 5,470,306
GDP: $115,700,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 48,845 (sq km) 18,859 (sq mi)
Currency: Slovak koruna
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