Physical map of Slovakia

Slovakia (Slovak. Slovensko), official name - The Slovak Republic (Slovenská Republika) - State in Central Europe. The population is 5,443,120 people (December 2017), territory - 48,845 km². It takes the 112nd place in the world in terms of population and the 127th in the territory.

Most of the believers (about 70% of the population) professes Catholicism.

Slovakia - a member of NATO and the EU. Industrial country with a dynamically developing economy. GDP for 2011 amounted to $ 127.111 billion (about $ 23,84 per capita). The monetary unit is euro.

The independence of the country was proclaimed on January 1, 1993. Throughout history, the country's territory was part of many powers and state formations, ranging from the state itself in the VII century until Czechoslovakia in the XX century. During World War II, the Slovak State dependent on the Third Reich existed, which in 1945 again became part of Czechoslovakia.

Etymology

The first written mention of Slovakia refers to 1586. The name comes from the Czech word Slováky.; previous German forms were Windischen Landen. and Windenland. (XV century). Self-calf Slovensko. (1791) comes from the older ethnooronim of Slovakov - Sloven.What can indicate its origin to the XV century. The initial value was geographical (and not political), as Slovakia was part of the Multiethnic Kingdom of Hungary and did not create a separate administrative unit during this period.

History

Nitran Principality of Slovak ancestors existing in the 9th century

Slavs settled the territory of Slovakia in the VI century, during the great resettlement of peoples. Slovakia was part of the center of Power in the VII century, the Nitrans Principality was located later on its territory. The highest development Slavic state, known as Great Moravia, reached in the 9th century with the arrival of Kirill and Methodius and expansion under the leadership of Prince Svyatopolka I. Ultimately, Slovakia became part of the Kingdom of Hungary in the XI-XIV centuries, and then later was located as part of Austria-Hungary Up to decay in 1918. In the same year, Slovakia united with and subcarpathian ruus and the state of Czechoslovakia was formed.

In 1919, during a campaign to the north of the Hungarian Red Army for some time, the Slovak Soviet Republic was formed in part of Slovakia.

Due to the collapse of Czechoslovakia after the 1938 Munich Agreement, Slovakia became a separate republic, which was controlled by Nazi Germany.

After World War II, Czechoslovakia was restored and fell under the influence of the Soviet Union since 1945.

At the same time, in Slovakia, the organs of the Slovaks of National Slovaks were preserved during the war - the Slovak National Council and the National Committees in the field - while the Czechs did not have such bodies (since. Asymmetric national-state unit). Then, in October 1968, the Constitutional Law on the Federation, which entered into force on January 1, 1969, was adopted, according to which Czechoslovak Socialist Republic - so since 1960, Czechoslovakia was officially called) was divided, like the USSR and SFRA (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) For two components of the Federation of the Republic - the Czech and Slovak Socialist Republics.

The end of the Socialist Czechoslovakia in 1989, during a peaceful velvet revolution, also meant the end of Czechoslovakia as a whole state and led to the creation in March 1990 by the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, and then, from January 1, 1993, two separate states - Slovakia and ("Velvet divorce"). Slovakia became a NATO member on March 29, 2004, the European Union on May 29, 2004, on December 21, 2007 entered the Schengen zone, and on January 1, 2009 entered the euro zone.

Physico-geographical characteristics

Gerlakhovsky shtits

Slovakia is surrounded from the north and northeast by mountain chains of Western Carpathians. They reach the highest height in high tatras where the most high Point Countries - Gerlakhovski-Stitt peak (2655 m), peaks of Krivan, Dumbier, the height of which exceeds 1850 m. South of the Carpathians, the hills are dominated, separated by fertile valleys, for which numerous rivers flow into the Danube. The largest of them are VAG, NITRU and HRR. Although almost 80% of the territory of Slovakia is located at an altitude of 750 m above sea level, there is a fertile middlenay lowland in the country, located closer to the Danube in the Bratislava area and Komarno, and is a resident of the country.

Water resources

The Danube River forms the southwestern border of the country. Many Carpathian Rivers flowing into it southern direction. The largest of the tributaries of the Danube - VAG, NITRA and HRR. In the East, Carpathian Rivers, such as Laboor, Toris and Ontava, belong to the Tius River Basin - the largest influx of Danube.

Climate

The climate of Slovakia has a pronounced continental character. Winter is cold and dry; Summer warm and wet. The greatest number The precipitation falls in the mountains. The annual amounts of precipitation exceed 1000 mm in the mountains, and on the plains amount to less than 500 mm per year. In Bratislava, the average temperature of January -1 ° C, July + 21 ° C. In the mountains of winter is colder, and the summer is cooler.

Flora and fauna

Occupy almost 40% of the country's territory. The southern slopes of the mountains are covered with broadband (beech and oak) or mixed forests, while on the northern slopes coniferous forests grow, consisting mainly of ate and fir. In the country, broader rocks predominate (53%), primarily beech (31%) and oak (10%), and from coniferous spruce (29%) and fir (9%). Alpine meadows are located above in the mountains.

In the mountain forests of Slovakia, deer, lynx, wolves and bears are found, and from small animals - foxes, squirrels, caress.

National parks

National Park Slovak Paradise

National parks are only part of a system of environmental territories and objects, which is managed by the Ministry of Environmental Protection. From 1949 to 2002, nine national parks were created:

• Velka Fatra,
• Mala Fatra,
• Muransk planns
• Low Tatra,
• Pienins,
• Polonins,
• Slovak Cars
• Slovak paradise
• Tatras.

Mineral resources

Relief Slovakia

In Slovakia, oil, natural gas and brown coal are mined, which go to the needs of the economy. Oil covers 1% of the internal needs of energy, gas - 3%, and brown coal - about 80%. The rest compensates for imports from the Czech Republic. The country has uranium, coal and shale gas reserves, but now their development is not conducted due to high cost. The country has large reserves of nonmetric materials. In particular, magnesite mining is actively maintained, which is exported and amounts to about 6% of global production. In the past, the Slovakia produced a significant amount of gold, silver, etc. Currently, precious metals are mined in minor quantities in the Hodrisha-Homra area.

State device

The head of state in Slovakia is the president elected by a universal direct vote for a 5-year term. The most part of the executive is entrusted to the head of the government, the Prime Minister, which is usually the leader of the party or coalition, which has received a majority in parliamentary elections and is appointed by the president. The executive body is the Government of the Slovak Republic. The part of the Cabinet is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

The highest legislative body of Slovakia is the 150-seater One-Paraded National Council of the Slovak Republic. Delegates are elected for a 4-year term on the basis of proportional representation.

Parliament can send the presidency to resign if three fifths from the total number of deputies vote for it. The president can dissolve the parliament if he is three times within a month after the election will not approve the government program statement.

The constitutional supervisory authority is a constitutional court subject to the constitution issues. 10 members of this court are approved by the president of several candidates represented by Parliament. The highest judicial instance is the Supreme Court, the courts of first instance - the regional courts, the lowest link of the judicial system - the district courts.

Political parties

Rights

• Slovak National Party - Nationalist, Relopulist,
• People's Party - Movement for Democratic Slovakia - Plopulist,
• The People's Party is our Slovakia - Ultrapping.

Lawnitrists

• Ordinary people are conservative,
• Slovak Democratic and Christian Union - the Democratic Party - conservative,
• Christian-democratic movement - conservative,
• New majority - conservative,
• The liberal party is conservative.

Centrists

• Freedom and solidarity (party) - liberal.

Left

• Course - Social Democracy - Social Democratic,
• Party of Democratic Left - Social Democratic,
• Communist Party of Slovakia - Communist,
• Union of working Slovakia - Levopopulist,
• 99% - civilian voice - levopopulist.

Outside the spectrum

• "Bridge" - Hungarian national, for inter-ethnic dialogue,
• The Hungarian Coalition Party is the Hungarian National.

Unions

The largest trade center is a confederation of trade unions of the Slovak Republic.

Administrative division

Administrative division of Slovakia

Slovakia is divided into 8 edges (Nuts-3 units). In 2002, each edge received some autonomy.

1. Bratislava region
2. Truck region
3. Trencinsky region
4. Nitran region
5. Zhilinsky region
6. Banskistritisky region
7. Presovsky region
8. Kositsky region.

The edges are divided into several districts. In total, in Slovakia 79 districts.

Economy

National Bank of Slovakia in Bratislava.

Slovakia is a developed industrial-agricultural country. A relatively developed multi-sectoral agriculture is based on a modern material and technical base and infrastructure.

In 2018, the minimum wage in Slovakia is 480 euros per month. The average salary in 2017 was 925 euros per month. In the Bratislava region, the average salary for 2017 was 1527 euros per month. As of February 2018, the unemployment rate was 5.88%. From January 1, 2019, the minimum wage is 520 euros (gross) and 430.35 euros (net). The Katets index (the ratio between the minimum and average wage in the country) in Slovakia as of 2019 (average 1106 euros and the minimum 520 euros) is about 47%.

Benefits: Production growth, especially in the Bratislava area.

Tourism

Slovakia has significant tourist potential. Her nature, mountains, caves, ski resorts, castles and cities attract many tourists. In 2006, about 1.6 million tourists visited the country, and the most popular mats Steel Bratislava and High Tatras. Most tourists were from the Czech Republic (26%), then from Poland (15%) and Germany (11%). Many citizens of the country drive abroad. For example, in 2012, the exit tourism amounted to 3017 thousand people.

Automotive industry

By the time of the collapse of Czechoslovakia in the early 1990s, there were no cars production in Slovakia. In Bratislava, there was only the Bratislava Automobile Plant, which produced components for Czech Skoda cars. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, thanks to the policy of attracting investment, the construction of large foreign TNCs of automotive plants on the territory of the country began. Volkswagen plants were built in Bratislava (on the territory of the Bratislava Auto Plant Corps), Peugeot in Trnava and Kia Motors in Zhilin. According to OICA data in 2000, 182 thousand cars were produced in Slovakia. In 2005, 218 thousand cars were produced in Slovakia. By 2010, with the introduction of factories at full capacity, the production of cars increased to 557 thousand pieces. Slovakia became the world leader in the production of cars per capita, under the population of the country in 5.4 million in 2011, almost 640 thousand cars were produced, the bulk of which was exported to other European countries (the share of cars in the country's export exceeded 25%).

International trade

The foreign trade of the republic is focused on the EU countries. The main trading partners in the export in 2017 were: Germany 20.7%, Czech Republic 11.6%, Poland 7.7%, France 6.3%, Italy 6.1%, United Kingdom 6%, Hungary 6%, Austria 6 %; overall volume exports amounted to 80.57 billion dollars, and the main positions were vehicles and spare parts 27%, equipment and electrical goods 20%, metallurgical machines, furnaces and similar equipment 12%, iron and steel 4%. The main trading partners in imports in 2017 were: Germany 19.1%, Czech Republic 16.3%, Austria 10.3%, Poland 6.5%, Hungary 6.4%, South Korea 4.5%, Russia 4.5%; The total volume of import amounted to 77.96 billion dollars, and the main positions were cars and equipment 20%, vehicles and components 14%, energy equipment 12%, 9% fuel.

Population

Number, settlement

The population is 5.5 million people. Reusary quite evenly through the territory. The large population density in the southwest, due to the fact that the terrain is more suitable for agriculture.

Peoples of Slovakia

Hungarian minority (2011)

Most of Slovakians are ethnic Slovaks (85.8% according to the 2001 census). Hungaries are the largest national minority (9.7%), they live mainly in the southern and eastern regions of the country. Other ethnic groups include Gypsies, Chekhov, Rusin, Ukrainians, Germans and Poles.

Religion

In general, Slovakia is a rather religious country, especially compared to the neighboring. The Slovak Constitution guarantees freedom of religion. Most citizens of Slovakia (69%) - Catholics; The second largest group is Protestants (11%, Lutherans (mainly Slovaks) and Reformats (mainly Hungarians)), Grecocatolics (4%) and Orthodox (1%).

Languages

Official official language - Slovak, belonging to the group of Slavic languages. The Hungarian language has equal walking in southern Slovakia, according to the laws of Slovakia, it can be used as official along with Slovak in those regions where Hungarians make up more than 21.7 percent of the population.

The native language of the majority of Slovakians is Slovak language: 78.6% of residents (4,240,453 people), according to the 2011 population census. Hungarian language named their native 9.4% of the population (508,714 people). Gypsy - native for 2.3% of the population (122,518 people). Rusin language on the fourth place by the number of people who called him their native language - 1% of the population (55,469 people). The remaining languages \u200b\u200bscored less than 1%.

Culture

• Music Slovakia
• Literature Slovakia
• Slovak National Theater.

Military establishment

Serving Slovakia Military Police

Slovakia armed forces consist of ground forces and air force, Air defense forces, border troops and civil defense troops. The number of the army is 14,000 soldiers and officers. In 2004, Slovakia became a member of NATO. From August 1, 2005, a universal military service was canceled, a transition to a professional army took place. The military budget in 2009 amounted to 1.35 billion dollars. Slovakia takes part in UN peacekeeping missions in Afghanistan, and Kosovo and Metokhia.

Public holidays

• January 1 - the day of education of the Slovak Republic,
• May 8 - Victory Day over Nazism,
• July 5 - St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day
• August 29 - the day of the Slovak National uprising,
• September 1 - the day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic,
• November 17 - the day of the struggle against totalitarianism,
• December 25 - Christmas,
• spring public holiday Easter is declared, the date of which is determined every year in accordance with Catholic traditions.

see also

• Moravian Slovakia.

Notes

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8. Until 2009 - Slovak Crown
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12. Slovaks are distinguished Uhorsko. (historical state) and Mańarsko. (Modern State), while both of these toponyms belong to Hungary.
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14. Priemerná MZDA. (Neopr.) . www.minimalnamzda.sk.. Date of circulation March 1, 2018.
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16. Minimálna MZDA 2019.
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18. Turistov Na Slovensku Je Čoraz Viac. Prichádzajú Turisti AJ Z Číny - ammado.sk
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21. OICA 2000 statistic
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24. OICA 2011 statistic
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Links

• Slovakia in the Open Directory Project Links catalog (DMOZ)
• Official site of government
• The official website of the President
• Národná Rada - the official website of the National Council (country parliament)
• Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Moscow
• Slovakia cards
• SK Today news from Slovakia. Independent Internet edition. (eng.)
• Krejčí, Oskar: GEOPOLITICS OF THE CENTRAL EUROPEAN REGION. THE VIEW FROM PRAGUE AND BRATISLAVA Bratislava: Veda, 2005. 494 p. (Czech.) (inaccessible link)

Ski resorts are present in the territory of many parks. One of the most beautiful placeshigh national parks are considered to be high tatras, the main territory of which is covered with coniferous forests and numerous lakes. There are several climatic resorts in the park and the tourist infrastructure is well developed.

The popular destination for relaxation in Slovakia is to combine it with therapeutic procedures in resorts and holiday homes based on the site of thermal and mineral sources. In total in Slovakia over 1000 such sources and more than 20 specialized resorts. Popular medical resorts: Piestany, Cindico, Dudinets, Raecec Teplice, Bardeevsky Fike .

Slovakia surrounds Western Carpathians, the highest point of the country - the peak of Gerlakhovski-Stont reaches a height of 2655 meters. Those who love mountains and outdoor activities, it is worth come to Ski Resorts under underborse, Tatransk Slash , Smokovets, Strbske Pleso, clear, Ruzomberok and Donovaly. If you are interested not only skiingBut also snowboarding, you can go on an opening, where a real SNOE Park has functions with tracks for both lovers and professionals. Also equipped for snowboarders Mlynitskaya Valley complex, where there are all conditions for Freeride. Snowboard routes are on the ski resort Tatransk Slash.

Extremes will find in Slovakia classes in the shower. Many mountain rivers make it possible to engage in rafting. The most stormy and complex river for Rafting - Bela, and beginners are recommended to first overcome a simple descent on Orave. You can also play rafting when visiting national Park Pienins.

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An equally extreme occupation for tourists is a descent to the caves, which are about 4,000 in Slovakia. Only 12 of them are open to visiting, and the Dobshinskaya, Okhtinskaya, Yasovskaya, Gombasetskaya and Domitsa and Domitsa are particularly popular - some of them are a UNESCO World Heritage List. In Slovakia, there is no sea, however there are excellent conditions for diving: on the lakes of the gushka, the golden sands, Shrovetsky and Senetskiy.

How to get

Airplane

Russians and citizens of the CIS countries are required registration of a Schengen visa for visiting Slovakia . Directly from Moscow to the capital of Slovakia can fly several times a week (the arrival point is the airport named after Miroslav Styfanika) or to get through Prague and Vienna.

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Weather in Slovakia

The climate of Slovakia is continental, it means that winter here is cold enough and snowy, and summer is warm and wet. average temperature January is in the capital of Slovakia -1 ° C, and July + 21 ° C. At any time of the year, tourists here will be comfortable - and in winter on ski resortsAnd in the summer, inspecting the numerous sights of this country. Although 80% of Slovakia is located at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level, the fertile valleys and the middlenaya lowland are extended to the south of the Carpathians, which flow numerous rivers flowing into the Danube is the main resident of Slovakia. And in the mountains there are Alpine Lugov zones.

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Cities and regions

Regions of Slovakia

Slovakia consists of 8 edges that wear names according to the names of their administrative centers (in brackets - number on the map on the right): Bratislava (1), Preshovsky (7), Kositsky (8), Trencinsky (3), Banskistritsky (6), Treavsky (2), Nitransky (4) and Zilinsky (5).

Bystrica Banska Region borders Hungary. These territories have both mountains (tatras) and plain (southern part). Banska Bystrica is known for its picturesque landscapes, because it is here that there are 3 litpodes and many reserves.

The Bratislava region is the smallest of the area compared to the rest and, at the same time, the most populous. The region includes Danube and Zhorskaya lowland, which are divided by small carpathosphates. The region borders immediately with 3 states: Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary.

In the Kosice region, the border is held with Hungary and Ukraine. There are many fertile lands, so viticulture has been developed and a great wine is produced. Also in the commolution developed industrial production, transport infrastructure And there is your airport.

The region of Nitra borders with Hungary and is distinguished by the plain landscape. It is also favorable for viticulture and agriculture area. There is a small airport, and Komarno - shipper.

Through the region of Presov, the border with Ukraine and Poland runs. This is a mountainous region, in the west of which is National Park "High Tatras". In poprade is international Airport, and 40 km from Prelov - Kosice Airport, so tourists are very convenient to get to this region.

Having been in Slovakia, it is worth not only stroll along the streets of the old town of Bratislava, but also to see the gothic cathedrals of Kosice, ancient city Trencin and town of Banska Bystrica. You can also go to the neighboring vein or mystical Prague. Interesting tourist route It is the Shakhtar city of Banska sweating, a picturesque rural settlement of Slkolinets with folk architecture, the Gothic city of BardeDes with the preserved fortress system and, of course, numerous vintage locks.

The Oravsky Castle is picturesquely towers on the rock and consists of several buildings, "attached" to it. And local legends say that ghosts dwell in the castle in the Lobby. From fortresses can be noted one of the largest in Europe - Spiser Grad, which is protected by UNESCO. Trenchian fortress Includes Barbor Palace and Tower, on this territory, there are exhibitions of cold and firearms, which was produced, starting from the XIII century to the present day. In addition, the ruins of the ancient Slovak fortresses of a chuck, an empty and fortress in Zaglohy, are interesting.

Wooden churches and churches of Slovakia

In Slovakia, many wooden chosets have survived, whose history has several centuries. These are unique buildings erected by the hands of people's masters. The most ancient are the Gothic Catholic chokes from the tree in settlements Hervats and Peddorshin. Also in Slovakia represented evangelical (articular) chokes, which can be seen in settlements, Kriz, Kejmok, Leshtina and Studs. These churches were erected under the Emperor Leopold I B. XVII century. The third type of Slovak churches - Orthodox, which were erected in the XVIII century. They are located in the settlements of Ladomirov and checked. Iconsores in these temples are decorated in Rococo and Baroque styles, you can also watch unique Carpathian icons here. Wooden Church of the Carpathian Arc in 2008 became part of World Heritage UNESCO, which indicates their uniqueness and meaning in the religious story of Slovakia.

Sightseeing of Slovakia outside Bratislava

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Movement around the country

The most popular ways of movement in Slovakia are most popular with cars, bus or train. In addition, there is both internal and international air communication in the country. In the suburbs of Bratislava, the airport is located. Stuffan. Also, airports are available in the cities of Poprad, Kosice and Digger. A movement on domestic airlines provides small airports in Piestyi and Prievidze. For example, Bratislava Cosice flights are performed 3 times a day, and their cost begins from 50 euros. For businessmen and employed people, this is the optimal version of the country.

Railway transport

Since Slovakia is quite "compact" country, most local residents and tourists prefers to move on rail transport - Before he has an extensive network across the country. Also local railway It offers passengers a high quality of service and a decent speed of transportation at quite democratic prices. The slowest trains are called OSOBNI and stop at each existing stop. Spear trains in Slovakia are called Rychlik and Express, and the fastest trains are called InterCity. Express trains from the Slovak capital go to Trenchina (a distance of 123 km and less than 2 hours on the way), to Zhilina (distance 203 km and 3 hours on the way), to Poprad (334 km Train overcares in 5 hours), to Spisska Nova -Aves (a distance of 370 km and 5.5 hours on the way), to Kosice (distance 445 km and 5.5 hours on the road). If the trip by train by country costs an average of 3-15 euros, then for a trip to the train for shorter distances will have to pay only 0.5-1 euros. If you want to go on a train at night and take a stay of a stay, for this pleasure will have to pay extra. At the weekend, as a rule, discounts act on tickets, and students and young people can use them to use them on any day. For tourists it is especially convenient for the fact that railway stations in major cities equipped with a scoreboard in Slovak and english. The site where you can find out the train schedule and book a ticket:.

Bus

Bus record is not less well enough than railway. The only minus bus trips is that they cost more movement by train. But you can always save if you travel on weekends, when a discount is valid for all types of transport in Slovakia. There are several types of buses in this country: Express (comes to long distances abroad), local bus in Slovakia and urban transport. At international routes, you can get to Prague, Vienna, Munich, Berlin, Cologne, Paris, but the prerequisite for such a journey is the availability of a Schengen visa in a passport. If you travel around the country, keep in mind that local routes (especially on weekends and holidays) It is often overwhelmed, so it is better to take a place in advance so that it is not to stand all the way.

Water report

In Slovakia, presented and water transportSince the entire country is the main water artery - the Danube River, which connects Bratislava not only with many cities of the country, but also with Vienna and Budapest. And the Canal Danube Rhine-Main connects black and North Sea. You can order tickets for ship and ferry Slovakia online on the site.

Urban transport

Public transport is developed in cities: buses, trolley buses and trams. To pay, travel you need to purchase special coupons in automata (they are usually orange and are located at stops). These cadiers are composed in the old Soviet time in the bus cabin. Since tickets are valid on the day of purchase, buy them just before traveling by public transport. A one-time ticket will cost you about 15 euro scenes, a day for a day - about 1 euro, and a week - from 3 to 5 euros. Such direct tickets You can buy B. underground transitions, DPHMB offices and cash desks on railway Station. If you are going to visit the capital of the country, then you can read more about Transportation Bratislava.

Car

For renting a car in this country, a foreigner needs to have a driver's license of an international sample and passport. And in the form of a pledge with you may require credit card. Sum rental For a car on weekends and festive days is usually more expensive. You will also have to pay a certain amount for car insurance from theft or accidents. Pay attention to the fact that in settlements, the speed limit is 60 km / h, beyond their limits - 90 km / h, and on some highways - up to 130 km / h. Be sure to wear behind the wheel and do not eat alcohol, because even a sip of beer can be the basis for local services to finish you. Parking in cities is allowed in the parking lots, while you need to buy a parking card in advance, attaching it to the glass machine. Coupons are sold in special automata, newsstands or parking employees.

Kitchen Slovakia

National Slovakian cuisine is very diverse and includes many dishes that are preparing exclusively in this country. If you look into national restaurants with an authentic atmosphere and folk music, you will definitely offer to try sauerkraut soup and Seginal Gulash. No less delicious dishes are rumblers with cheese, potato sinters and rustic sheep cheese. Local wines are no worse than famous French or Spanish, their quality is at the height, while the price is completely low, so you can stockday varieties of Slovak wines as gifts relatives and loved ones.

Purchases

Shops in Slovakia usually work from 9 to 18 hours, Sunday is a day off. As souvenirs from Slovakia, you can bring: Easter eggs, ceramics products, Handmade National Dolls, Grain Figures, Fuyara National Spirit Instrument and Wooden Jugs. If you are interested in folk crafts as souvenirs, take them in a single Uluv network, whose shops are in every city. You can read about purchases in Bratislava separately.

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Slovakia little and colorful country in Central Europe. For more than two decades ago, after the collapse of Czechoslovakia, Slovakia became an independent and independent country.

Large cities: Kosice, Nitra, Presov, Zilina

Climate

The climate in Slovakia is moderately continental. If you visit Slovakia in the summer months, then it may be hot enough here, so take with you lightweight clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses. In winter it can be very cold, you need to take warm clothes and shoes. Autumn can be sufficiently rainy, so it is necessary to grab an umbrella with you.

Population

About 5.5 million people live in Slovakia. The bulk of the population is Slovaks, Hungarians, Ukrainians, Gypsies, Germans, Poles, Czechs and Rusins.

Language

Official language - Slovak. Also popular languages \u200b\u200bin the country are considered: Hungarian, Gypsy, Rusinsky.

Form of government

Parliamentary republic. Head of State - President.

Religion

Most of the citizens of Slovakia are Catholics (69%).

Currency

National currency of Slovakia - Euro.

Telephone code

Emergency telephones

Traditional cuisine

To truly learn the country's culture, you need to try her kitchen! Historically, Slovakia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and then was merged with the Czech Republic as Czechoslovakia. Thanks to the central location of Slovakia and complex history, many Slovak dishes exist in neighboring countries. Of course, you can taste the gallushki in other countries of Central Europe, but real dicks with a brinjin sheep cheese can only be found in Slovakia.

In Slovak national Kitchen There is quite a lot of meat (especially pork, birds), potatoes, cheese and thick sauces. Although rice does not grow in Slovakia, it is widely used in Slovak houses and restaurants. As a rule, vegetables are not very much, well, in addition to huge portions of sauerkraut.

Most of the Slovak people are very early, while the main breakfast dish is various types of bread with butter, cheese, ham, fried or boiled eggs, sausages, vegetables, jam or honey. The main meal is considered dinner. Typical Slovak dinner consists of soup and main dishes. Main dish, it is meat, pasta or sweet dish.

The Slovak people have several favorite drinks, naturally this beer, wine and traditional Slovak Slovevitz.

In Slovakia, it is customary to bring a bottle of wine or other alcoholic beverage as a gift if you were invited to visit

Output

Today Slovakia is not popular area Russians, such as the neighboring Czech Republic, but completely undeservedly. On the territory of Slovakia there are so many beautiful places and attractions that you will certainly want to visit while in this hospitable country.

Capital of Slovakia. Bratislava.

Slovakia Square. 49035 km2.

Population of Slovakia. 5500 thousand people

Administrative division of Slovakia. Slovakia is divided into 3 areas and an equal to them.

The form of the rule of Slovakia. Republic.

Head of state of Slovakia. President, elected for a period of 5 years.

Higher legislature Slovakia. National Council (Single Parliament), term of office - 4 years.

Slovakian Executive Organ. Government.

Large cities of Slovakia. Kosice, Nitra, Presov, Zilina.

State language of Slovakia. Slovak.

Currency of Slovakia. Slovak Krona \u003d 100 gells.

Fauna Slovakia. In Slovakia, a wolf, hare, lynx, bear, fox, hedgehog, roe, deer, from birds - partridge, stork, kingfisher, eagle, etc. In and ponds are a lot of fish.

Rivers and Lake Slovakia. The largest rivers - With the tributaries of Vag and Hron, Morava. Many small lakes.

Sightseeing Slovakia. Bratislava is the old town of IX-XVIII centuries., Cathedral of St. Martin XIII-XIX centuries, Church of the XIII century, Old Town Hall of the XIII-XVIII centuries, numerous museums. In Kosice - St. Elizabeth Cathedral, Capella St. Michael XIV century; In Nitra - Castle XIII century, Basilica of St. Eme-Rama; Numerous medieval castles throughout the country. High Tatras - recognized global ski center.

Useful information for tourists

All cities features public urban. The cost of the travel coupon is 5 crowns (in Bratislava, 7 crowns). You can rent a car.

Electric trains (small - with 2 or 3 traps), but their speed is not large, since the area is mostly mountainous. For travel on the bus for a distance of 20-30 km, it is usually possible to pay 8-12 crowns, but the fare is not always directly proportional to the distance. Voltage in the network - 220 V, current frequency - 50 Hz. Sockets - Eurostrot.

- Interested in each planning in December-April spend time in the mountains - Carpathians, high and low tatras; in May-September - enjoy natural beauty, go to excursion tours, fishing and rafting on Slovak rivers.

Slovakia: Where is the country of caves and mineral springs?

Slovakia location (Capital - Bratislava; Country Area - 49034 sq. Cm) - Central Europe. Slovakia, which does not have access to the sea, in the northeast and northern surround the Western Carpathians. The highest point in the form of a 2650-meter peak of Gerlakhovski-shtit is located in. Slovakia has common borders with (670 km), (90 km), (420 km), (90 km) and (200 km).

Slovakia consists of the Zhilinsky, Proshovsky, Kositsky, Trnavsky, Nitransky, Bratislava, Trenchinsky, Banskistritisian edges.

How to get to Slovakia?

To get to the travelers will have to fly through, as a result of which the journey will last 6 hours, after - 14 hours, through the capital - 7.5 hours, after - 15 hours, through the Italian capital - more than 8.5 hours.

Tourists who need to be in will be offered to make a stop in the Austrian capital (passengers are waiting for the 8.5-hour flight), B (the road will take 7.5 hours), in the Czech capital (tourists will be in Kosice after 6 hours 40 minutes after departure from Moscow), in (the journey will end 11.5 hours after landing at the first flight).

Those who wish to take advantage of the services of the train will get to the Slovak capital, Liptovsky-Mikulas and Kosice with Kiev station Moscow is about 42 hours.

Rest in Slovakia

I decided to spend vacation in Slovakia Light and hydraulic, reflex and manual massage, electrotherapy, rehabilitation exercises), (the resort consists of 2 ski ranges: Nova's zone goal is focused on the pro, and the vagrada - for newbies; for snowboarders there is a snowboarding park FU Arena; Donovaly has 16 lifts , one of which is "Telemix Nova Goal" has a 1300-meter cable road), (is famous for the castle of 1069, the house of the executioner, the Church of St. Mary, St. Michael's Chapel, the Town Hall; if desired, you can stay at the Ostrov camping located on the shores of Lake Vag, and also come to Trencin on the Pohoda Music Festival), waterfall SCOC (its aqueous flow, temperature + 4-6˚C, lowered from a 25-meter height; these picturesque places Suitable for hiking, especially the tourist trails with pointers are laid on the waterfall).

Slovak beaches

• beach on the banks of the reservoir Zhilava Zhilava: There is a bungalow on a local 12-km beach, private villas, bars, items where you can rent a boat, tennis courts, mini-golf sits. Those who wish can go fishing, because the reservoir contains bream, eel, carp, pike perch, pike.
• beaches on the shore of the Senetsk Lakes: They are suitable for diving and fishing, and their equipment is represented by water park, cottages, boarding houses, platforms for volleyball, rolling points of sports equipment.

Souvenirs from Slovakia

Leaving Slovakia should not be returned to their homeland without chocolate "Figaro", painted gingerbread, tattula cookies, pumpkin oil, sheep cheese, drainage, boring, yanoshika hats, woven from the vine of products, merger rugs, "Waishek" (pastry staff).