Slovakia General Information The Slovak Republic lies in the Central Europe. The country geography is characteristic with major differences in the height above sea. The central and northerm Slovakia is a mountainous region – the Carpathian mountains cross this area. The southern and eastern Slovakia is a lowland region, being an important agricultural area of the country. The Danube river connects Slovakia with Viena, the Rhine – Main channel, and harbours at the Black sea. Borders – Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Ukraine. Climate – The Slovak Republic lies in the mild zone with continental climate, with distinctive rotation of season. Area – 49 035 km The capital- Bratislava Population – 5 400 000 Official language – Slovak Nationalities – Slovak 86 %, Hungarian 10 %, Ronamy, Czech, Ruthann, German, Polish, Ukraine. Objects included in the Unesco list of the world cultural and natural heritage - Town of Banská Štiavnica - an technical monments in its surroundings - Village of Vlkolinec – historical reservation of folk architecture - Spišský hrad - castle – the most extensive stronghold system in Centrale Europe, and monuments in its surroundings. - Town of Bardejov - Slovak Karst – the greatest karst region in Central Europe - Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa – Ice cave. Slovakia has almost 40 thermal water swimming pools which are an ideal environment for family holidays, Accommodation is available directly in the swimming pools areas, or in their vicinity, for instance in campings, pensions, and also in luxury hotels according to your choice. For more www.slovensko.sk