Slovakia presentation

„Dobrý deň!“ * * means „Good afternoon“ in the Slovak language

Where can you find Slovakia?

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Some facts on Slovakia Establishment: January 1st, 1993 (former part of Czecho-slovakia) State organisation: Republic Political system:

Parliamentary democracy

Official language:

Slovak

Capital city: Area: Population:

Bratislava 49,035 km2 5.4 million

Population density: 109/km2

...more facts Ethnicity of the population: Slovak (85.8%), Hungarian (9.7%), Romany (1.7%), Czech (0.8%), Ruthenians, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Polish and others (2%) Population by religion: Roman Catholic (68.9%), Evangelical Lutheran (6.9%), Greek Catholic (4.1%), Reform Christian (2%), Orthodox (0,09%)Jewish (0, 04%), without denomination (13.7%) Currency: Slovak crown (1EUR = 33,4 SKK, euro in 2009) Climate: continental character with warm summers and cold winters

Capital city Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia -it is the largest city situated on the banks of the Danube river -it is the seat of government, parliament and embassies - former capital city of the Hungary Kingdom - part of the EU in 2004

Take a walk in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia

Beauties of Slovakia The largest mountain range is the High Tatras - Gerlachovský peak (2,655 m) The High Tatras, having 29 peaks over 2,500 metres with the Southern Carpathians Ochtinska Aragonite cave – The only aragonite cave in Europe Mineral Waters -1470 is the total number of mineral and thermal water springs in a small place like Slovakia

Take a deep breath in High Tatras treasures

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HALUŠKY(Dumplings with sheep cheese) our traditional food made from dough, bryndza (sheep cheese), bacon-on top of the Halušky BRYNZOVE PIROHY(Pierogis stuffed with bryndza) pasta filled with mashed potatoes, served with cream and fried bacon and onion KAPUSTNICA(Cabbage soup) Cabbage soup makes an appearance at every traditional Christmas dinner, but is also enjoyed year round as an appetizer before the main meal.

SCHNITZEL (Vyprážaný rezeň)

KAPUSTNICA(Cabbage soup)

HALUŠKY(Dumplings with sheep cheese)

BRYNZOVE PIROHY(Pierogis stuffed with bryndza)

Traditional folklore Slovak folklore is music, dances, clothing and traditions of various Slovak regions.

It is significant for Slovak culture and attractive for foreign visitors.

Culture and History Trenčianske Teplice - the Turkish bath Hammam, water treatments since 1247

Spis Castle – belongs to biggest castles in Europe.

Devin castle – belongs to oldest castles in Europe.

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Contact: Marian Hudec Public services BCP council marianhudec@hotmail.com marian.hudec@poole.gov.uk