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Slovakia is located in central Europe bordering Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Ukraine. The country is naturally stunning with numerous mountains, lakes, forests, lowlands and canyons. Almost half the country is covered by the Carpathian Arc which makes the country extremely mountainous; in particular the Tatras Mountains contain many resorts for holiday makers to enjoy. Slovakia is rich in mineral resources and several mineral springs can be found within the country. The main river in Slovakia is the Danube which connects the country’s capital Bratislava with Vienna and Budapest.
Population
Population: 5 million
Capital: Bratislava
Government: Parliamentary democracy
Ethnic groups: Slovak, Hungarian, Roma, Ruthenian/Ukrainian
Languages: Slovak
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant and Greek Catholic
Population density: 110.1
Life expectancy: Female: 79.11, Male: 71
Adult Literacy: 99.6%
Principal commercial centres and towns
Bratislava – The capital of Slovakia with a population of 425,000.
Kosice – The country’s largest historic centre.
Presov – With a population of 91,621 it is the third largest city in Slovakia.
Nitra – The oldest city in Slovakia and the earliest political and cultural centre in the country.
Zilina – The largest city on the Vah river and an important industrial centre.
Climate
Temperate: Cool summers and cold, cloudy winters
During the winter months the weather is usually cold but dry whilst it is hot and humid throughout the summer months. In the mountains the climate is always a lot cooler. The temperature can vary slightly within the country due to the different elevations in land.
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