Slovakia is situated in the heart of Europe in the zone with moderate climate and egular turn of seasons. Slovakia is only 428 kilometres long from east to west and it is possible to cover this distance in one day. The traveller will be surprised by the exceptional beauty andvariety of the landscape. It has borders with Austria and the Czech Republic in west, with Poland in the north, Hungary in the south and Ukraine in the east.
Slovakia has ideal conditions for winter as well as summer holidays. High mountains, beautiful valleys, deep caves, rivers both calm and turbulent, crystal clear waterfalls, unique fauna and flora, majestic castles and mansions, unique wooden churches, Pilgrimage sites, caves, an underground world of silence, with vast labyrinths, cascade lakes, ice or aragonite flowers - thats:
SLOVAKIA
Slovakia has become also known around the world for its reputable spas. Their thermal springs and mud, and unique climatic conditions, are traditionally thought to have great curative powers. Due to its favourable geographical position Slovakia provides ideal opportunities for combining visits to several neighbouring countries in the whole region of Central Europe.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Regime: Republic
Area: 49.035 sq. km (18.933 sq. miles)
The capital: Bratislava (population: 452.288 )
Population: 5.395.000 (population census in 1999)
Population density: 109.9 inhabitants per sq. km
Official language: Slovak