The official name of the country is the Slovak Republic. The capital city is Bratislava and the currency is the Euro. Some stereotypes about Slovaks mentioned are that they can be bad-tempered, enjoy dark humor, are big drinkers, and are known for their ice hockey skills and Roma population. The country was formerly part of Czechoslovakia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the Euro currency in 2009.