Entered EU: 2004
Political system: Republic
Capital city: Bratislava
Size: 48 845 km²
Population: 5.4 million
Currency: euro
Official EU language: Slovak
Slovakia became an independent state in January 1993 when Czechoslovakia split into two constituent parts.
The country is in the middle of central Europe, linked to neighboring countries by the River Danube. The Carpathian Mountains run across the northern half of the country and contain the High Tatras, a popular skiing destination.
The Danube plain provide a fertile farming region in the lowlands producing wheat, barley, potatoes, sugar beet, fruit and grapes.
The President, elected by direct popular vote for a five-year term, Parliament has 150 members elected every 4 years.
Bratislava, the coronation place for the kings of Hungary in the past, has a rich heritage of medieval and baroque architecture.
Motorways…drive on right
Example motorway road sign in SlovakiaThe motorways in Slovakia, Slovak: Diaľnice (abbr. D), are defined as two-lane motorways in each direction, with emergency lane. The speed limit is 130 km/h or 80 mph. Their road signs are white on red.
The motorways in Slovakia, Slovak: Diaľnice (abbr. D), are defined as two-lane motorways in each direction, with emergency lane. The speed limit is 130 km/h or 80 mph. Their road signs are white on red.
Motorway D1- Motorway D2- Motorway D3- Motorway D4
Expressways
The expressways in Slovakia are defined as dual carriageways with lower standards than that of a motorway, but with the same restrictions. The speed limit is 130 km/h or 80 mph. Their road signs are white on red.
Expressway R1
Expressway R2
Expressway R3
Expressway R4
Expressway R5
Expressway R6
Expressway R7
Major Airports
Bratislava Štefánik Airport (Bratislava))
Košice International Airport
