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Slovakia

Slovensko
Capital
Bratislava
Population
5.5M
Area
49,035 km²
Language
Slovak

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 (€).

📊 Quick Facts about Slovakia

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Population
5.5M
total residents
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Total Area
49,035 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
112/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$114B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$20,727
per person
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Currency
Euro (€)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Slovak
official
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1993
established
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Local Time in Bratislava

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.

Did You Know?

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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✈️ Travel Information for Slovakia

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Best Time to Visit
May–September
Continental, cold winters, warm summers
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Cost of Travel
Budget–Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Slovakia travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Slovakia on the Map

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📍 Bratislava, Slovakia
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🏆 Slovakia World Rankings

1st
Castles
Most castles per capita in the world, over 180 castle ruins
1st
Car Production
World's largest car producer per capita, 1 million cars/year for 5.5M people
1st
Cave Systems
Over 7,000 caves, 12 UNESCO-listed cave systems
1st
Velvet Divorce
Split peacefully from Czech Republic in 1993, the Velvet Divorce

🏛 Must-See Places in Slovakia

🗺️ Countries Bordering Slovakia

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Warsaw

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Slovakia

What is the capital of Slovakia?

The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.

What continent is Slovakia in?

Slovakia is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.

What currency does Slovakia use?

Slovakia uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +421.

What is the GDP of Slovakia?

Slovakia has a GDP of $114B, with a GDP per capita of $20,727.

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