Slovakia

Slovakia (Slovak Republic) is a landlocked country located in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, and Austria to the southwest. The capital and largest city is Bratislava. The official language is Slovak and the currency is the Euro. The population of Slovakia is approximately 5.5 million.

Slovakia has a diverse culture, with influences from its Slavic and Hungarian heritage. The country has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The country is known for its natural beauty, with the High Tatras mountain range, the Slovak Paradise and the Slovak Karst as the most famous national parks.

After being part of Czechoslovakia for much of the 20th century, Slovakia became an independent country in 1993. The country has a market-oriented economy, with a focus on the automotive, electrical, and chemical industries. Slovakia is also a member of the European Union, the United Nations, and NATO.

Slovakia has a stable political environment and a relatively low crime rate, but it still faces some challenges such as high unemployment, particularly among the youth population, and a high poverty rate in some regions. The government is working on efforts to improve the economy and the standard of living for its citizens.... Show more