Slovakia is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Bratislava, with a population of approximately 5.5M and a total area of 49,035 km². The official language is Slovak and the currency is the Euro (€).
Slovakia covers an area of 49,035 km² with a population density of 112/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $114B ($20,727 per capita) and gained independence in 1993. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Slovakia has more castles per capita than almost any country in the world — over 180 castle ruins dot the landscape. It also produces more cars per capita than any other country, with about 1 million vehicles manufactured annually for a population of just 5.5 million.
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UNESCO one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe — a dramatic ruin on a hilltop
UNESCO one of Europe's finest cave systems — ice caves and stalactite halls
The highest mountain range in the Carpathians — spectacular peaks, lakes and hiking
A compact and charming old town with a hilltop castle overlooking the Danube
The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.
The official language(s) of Slovakia are Slovak.
The population of Slovakia is approximately 5.5M.
Slovakia uses the Euro (€).
Slovakia is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.
Slovakia has a GDP of $114B, with a GDP per capita of $20,727.
The best time to visit Slovakia is May–September. The climate is Continental, cold winters, warm summers.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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