Slovakia is a country in central Europe and a member of the European Union. Slovakia is a country in Central Europe with a population of over five million and an area of about 49,000 square kilometres. The Slovak Republic borders the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south. The largest city is its capital, Bratislava.

Slovakia is becoming one of Europe's focal points for travel and tourism. "Slovensko" in the native language of Slovak, officially named the Slovak Republic, the country enjoys moderate weather and a prime map location, bridging east and west.Slovakia's capital city Bratislava is a growing hub of culture, as well as the national seat of politics and business. Its thousand year history offers a great deal to visitors. The second-largest city of Kosice is a centre of heavy industry, but also of architecture and multiculturalism.

International codes: SK, SVK, bar code 858
Area: 49 035 km2
Capital city: Bratislava (population 428 672 as of 31.12.2005)
Population: 5 389 180 (of which 51,5 % female) as of 31.12.2005
Population density: 110/km2

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