The Slovak Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over 5 million. It borders the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary. The capital and largest city is Bratislava. Slovakia is a member of the European Union and NATO. The official language is Slovak, which is part of the Slavic language family. Some notable features of Slovakia include the Tatry Mountains resorts, Spis Castle as the largest fortified castle in Central Europe, and Cachtice Castle which inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Tourism is becoming a key industry in Slovakia due to its cities, castles, mountains, caves, and spas.

1. The Slovak Republic
short form: Slovakia

2. Flag of Slovakia

3. Slovakia is a landlocked state
in Central Europe
It has a population of over five million and an
area of about 49,000 square kilometres
(19,000 sq mi). Slovakia is bordered by the
Czech Republic and Austria to the west,
Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and
Hungary to the south. The largest city is the
capital, Bratislava Slovakia is a member state
of the European Union and NATO. The official
language is Slovak, a member of the Slavic
language family.

4. Bratislava
is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 462,603, also the
country's largest city. Bratislava is the political, cultural, and economic centre
of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the
executive branch of the government

6. TATRY MOUNTAIN RESORTS
is the biggest subject in tourism area in Slovakia, which
owns and operates attractive ski resorts and hotels in area
of Low and High Tatras

7. Spissky Castle
is the largest fortified castle in Central Europe

8. Cachtice castle
The real inspiration for Dracula lived in Cachtice
castle in Slovakia – and
SHE was a woman!

9. Slovakia has more forests than any
other European country/region,
outside of Scandinavia

10. Masopust
Masopust which means «good-bye to meat» has
always been among the most colorful and
enthusiastic folklore events of the year.

11. National Slovak Food
is bryndzové halušky (sheep
cheese gnocchi)

12. Traditional Christmas Meal
Cabbage Soup (Kapustnica)

13. Fried Fish
Fried Fish is part of the Christmas Dinner in most
of Slovak families.
It is easy to prepare and very tasty.

14. Žemľovka
Sweet pudding Žemľovka is a sweet
pudding made from apples and white
bread steeped in sweetened milk or eggs.
Instead of apples, pears can be used, too.

15. Famous people from Slovakia
Paul Newman starred in the such films like
«MacKintosh Man», «Message in a Bottle» etc.

16. Angelina Jolie starred in the such films like
«Lara Croft: Tomb Raider», «Mr. & Mrs. Smith», «Beowulf»

17. Lucia Popp
was a notable Slovak operatic soprano.

18. Stefan Banic,
a Slovak inventor, constructed a
prototype of a parachute in 1913 and
tested it in Washington D.C.

19. Tourism in Slovakia is becoming key industry.
Slovak Republic has beautiful cities, charming
castles, majestic mountains, mystic caves and
wonderful spas.