Slovakia

Slovakia Quick Facts…

Official NameSlovak Republic
Common NameSlovakia – /sloʊˈvɑk.i.ə/
NationalitySlovak(s) – noun, Slovak – adjective
IndependenceCzechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993
Administrative Divisions8 regions
Total Population5.6 million (#119) with 54% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasBratislava (capital city)
Major LanguagesSlovak (official) 81.8%, Hungarian, Roma
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access89% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$180.2 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$33,200 (#69) – 2022 estimate
Total Area49,035 sq km / 18,933 sq mi (#130) with 1.9% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Eastern Europe
Bordering CountriesAustria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Nad Tatrou sa blyska” (Lightning Over the Tatras)