Slovakia Country Guide
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Slovakia has a strategic location in the geographical centre of Europe. With it's
population of 5.5 million, it covers 49,035 sq km and is bordered by Hungary, Poland,
Austria, the Czech Republic and Ukraine.
Bratislava, the nation's capital and largest city is located on the banks of the
Danube River.
Vienna International Airport is only 40km from Bratislava, giving excellent air
connections to all of Europe as well as other continents. There are also low cost
airlines flying to Bratislava International Airport.
The central and northern part of the country is mountainous, with lowlands in the
south. The Tatra Mountains in the north are a popular tourism and winter sport destination
with many ski resorts, scenic lakes, valleys, caves and waterfalls. Slovakia is
also renowned for its health spas.