Welcome to SlovakiaT h e h e a r t o f t h e E u r o p e

We live in one of the smallestand youngest countries of this continent.

The Slovak Republic covers 49 035 km2.It is about the size of Denmark or Croatia...

...but larger than Netherlands, Belgium or Switzerland.

What you can find here?

Land of beauty

The High TatrasThe Low TatrasHigh mountains, beautiful valleys, deep caves,rivers both calm and turbulent, crystal clear

waterfalls, unique fauna and flora...

...you will fall in love with it all.

"It’s water that keeps me going" say the lyrics of a Slovak song. Try out the beneficial

effects of thermal waters, give your body a treat and let yourself drift on waves of water.

Slovakia has become 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.

Castles

Bojnice

Majestic castles and mansions, the witnesses to our nation’s past, contain many interesting museum displays and offer

diversion all the year round.

Population: 450 000Bratislava CastleHouses of Parliament

Bratislava is one of the youngest capitals in Europe and few people know that during the time it was called Pressburg or

Pozsony it was one of the most important citiesin the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Bratislava and Vienna are said to be the two closest capital cities in the

world - only 64 km

Slovak National Theatre

Grasalkovic palace –the Official Residence of the

President of Slovakia

You can find here a resort called„Golden Sands“ just within the city

Nowadays Bratislava is experiencing a boom once more. Buildings are popping up, deals being made, people studying,

and everything is on the move.

Experts regard it as one of the most dynamically developing and most prospective regions in Europe. It welcomes tourists,

business people, and investors, who are attracted to this blooming city and its lively atmosphere.

There are many cities in Europe that can boast their own special unique charm, and Bratislava is definitely one of them.

Let´s have a look at the other (small, but nice) Slovak

cities

Košice (250 000)

Saint Elisabeth Cathedral

Prešov (92 000)Nitra (87 000)Žilina (86 000) Banská Bystrica (84 000)

S L O

The automotive industry is the most dynamically developing sector in the Slovak Republic

The GDP growth was 6,6% during the Q2 2006, 2nd highest in the EU (Eurostat).

S L OAll these three largest Slovak plants could produce

more than 800 000 cars a year after 2006, giving the country the highest per capita production

in the world. Examples of

„Made in Slovakia“:

VW TouaregKIA Ceed

Porsche Cayenne

Members of the national team obtained GOLDEN, silver and bronze medals during

the last five world ice-hockey championships.Šatan, Pálffy, Bondra, Demitra, Zednik, Gaborik and others are among the best

forwards of the NHL. Stan Mikita and Peter Stastny have entered the Hall of Fame.

Isn´t it amazing that a country of 5.5 million inhabitants have won the World Championship?Just imagine the celebrations afterwards...

But the most important thing

for you to remember is...

Slovak women

of course!

Want to see someup-to-date examples?

Nikoleta Košová

!!! Miss Europe Junior 2006 !!!

14.10.2006 - 25 contestants from all over the Europe (between the ages of 15 and 20)

Katarína Manová

!!! Miss Intercontinental 2006 !!!

15.10.2006 - 46 contestants from all over the WORLD

She is a 20 years old student at the

University of Economics in

Bratislava

It´s up to you if you choose > 1. Nature, cities, leisure or sport activities

2. Slovak cuisine and cheap beer

3. or ... You know

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