National
name: Slovenská republika
Landscape - The Slovak landscape
is noted primarily for its mountainous nature, with the Carpathian
Mountains extending across most of the northern half of the
country.
Amongst them are the high peaks
of the Tatra mountains, where High Tatras are a popular skiing
destination and home to many scenic lakes and valleys as well
as the highest point in Slovakia, the Gerlachovský
štít at 2,655 metres (8,711 ft). Lowlands are
found in the southwestern (along the Danube) and southeastern
parts of Slovakia. Major Slovak rivers, besides the Danube,
are the Váh and the Hron.
Climate - The Slovak climate
is temperate, with relatively warm summers and cold, cloudy
and humid winters.
Capital - Bratislava
Largest city - Bratislava
Official language(s) - Slovak
Government - Parliamentary
democracy
- President - Ivan Gašparovic
- Prime Minister - Robert
Fico
Area
- Total - 49,036 km²
(18,933 sq mi)
Population
- July 2005 est. - 5,401,000
- Density - 111/km² (287/sq
mi)
Demographics:
Slovak (86%)
Hungarians (9.7%)
Roma (1.7%)
Others
Life expectancy: 70 years (men),
78 years (women) (UN)
Economic summary: GDP (PPP)
2005 estimate
- Total $87.32 billion
- Per capita $16,041
Monetary unit: 1 koruna = 100 haliers
Main exports: Manufactured
goods, machinery and transport equipment
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