2. Slovakia is a special country. Even in such a small area, you’ll find everything from
natural treasures and historical monuments to rich folk culture and modern
entertainment in the busy city streets. Enjoy the beauty and unique atmosphere
that Slovakia has to offer. Explore its splendid natural scenery, rich history,
culture, and traditions.
Capital city: Bratislava
Area: 49,035 km2
Population: 5.45 million
3. The Slovak flag is in national colours, white, blue and red. It is derived from the
Russian Double cross which was brought by St. Constantine and Metodius.
Three hills symbolize three historical mountain ranges of Slovakia- Tatras, Fatras
and Matra.
4. Many national parks...
If you want to enjoy waterfalls, gorges and rock formations, visit Slovak Paradise, Pieniny, or Strážovské
Hills. The plateaus, meadows with colourful flora and unusual karst formations in the Muránska Planina and
Slovak Karst National Parks.
5. Slovakia is the country of fairytales.
There were about 1 000 castles in the past.
Bojnice
Trenčín
The Spiš Castle
6. Culture
Slovak folklore is music, dances clothing and traditions of various Slovak regions.
It is significant for Slovak culture and attractive for foreign visitors.
7. Traditional food
Slovak kitchen is historical known for pork, lamb meat, potatoes, cabbage and milk
products. Typical slovak soups are kapustnica ( soup from sour cabbage), lentil and bean
soup and demikát (it´s soup from sheep cheese).
8. Main food
Typical for Slovakia is bryndzové halušky. It´s potato dumplings with sheep cheese and
bacon. Rice pudding, potato pancakes, fried cheese with chips and much more are tasty.
9. And desserts
Salty is korbáčiky ( it´s cheese strings)
and sweet is steamed buns ( it´s stuffed dough with fruit and usually sprinkled with poppy
seeds)
10. Christmas is special in Slovakia and we have also typical food
Typical soup is kapustnica and lentil and bean soup, main food is potato salad and fried carp.
And the second food is bobále ( it´s rolls with milk and poppy). Sounds weird but it´s very
tasty :)
