1. Norbert Marcinčin Peter Kačur 2009/2010

2. Slovakia – my countrySlovakia – my country History of SlovakiaHistory of Slovakia The highest mountains of SlovakiaThe highest mountains of Slovakia The longest river of SlovakiaThe longest river of Slovakia Famous Slovakian CastlesFamous Slovakian Castles

3. Slovakia is a country in the middle of Europe. Its capital city is Bratislava.Slovakia is a country in the middle of Europe. Its capital city is Bratislava. Other big cities are Košice, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, Trenčín, Nitra, Prešov and Trnava.Other big cities are Košice, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, Trenčín, Nitra, Prešov and Trnava. Slovakia is a member of the European Union since 1st May 2004. About 5.5 milion people live in Slovakia.Slovakia is a member of the European Union since 1st May 2004. About 5.5 milion people live in Slovakia. Slovakia has an area of 49 000 square kilometers.Slovakia has an area of 49 000 square kilometers. Current president is Ivan Gašparovič.Current president is Ivan Gašparovič.

4. Slovakia is a small country but it has a long history.Slovakia is a small country but it has a long history. In 833 The Great Moravian Empire was founded.In 833 The Great Moravian Empire was founded. In 863 Byzantine brothers Constatntine and Methodius came to Great Moravia and brought the oldest Slavic alphabet.In 863 Byzantine brothers Constatntine and Methodius came to Great Moravia and brought the oldest Slavic alphabet. Slovak language. In 1918 the Czechoslovak Republic was founded.Slovak language. In 1918 the Czechoslovak Republic was founded.

5. The Tatra Mountains are the highest mountain range in the Carpathia Mountains.The Tatra Mountains are the highest mountain range in the Carpathia Mountains. The Tatra Mountains (Tatry in both Polish and Slovak), constitute a mountain range which forms a natural border between Slovakia and Poland.The Tatra Mountains (Tatry in both Polish and Slovak), constitute a mountain range which forms a natural border between Slovakia and Poland. The highest peak is Gerlachovský štít atThe highest peak is Gerlachovský štít at 2,655 m, located in Slovakia just north of Poprad. 2,655 m, located in Slovakia just north of Poprad.

6. 403km (250.4mi) long Váh is the longest Slovak river. The region along its course is called Považie.403km (250.4mi) long Váh is the longest Slovak river. The region along its course is called Považie. Váh River is formed by the confluence of the Black and White Váh rivers.Váh River is formed by the confluence of the Black and White Váh rivers. Black Váh springs under the Kráľova Hoľa Mountain and White Váh under the Kriváň Mountain in High Tatras.Black Váh springs under the Kráľova Hoľa Mountain and White Váh under the Kriváň Mountain in High Tatras. 42.5km (26.4mi) long Vlára River also pours into the Váh's waters.42.5km (26.4mi) long Vlára River also pours into the Váh's waters.

7. Spiš castleSpiš castle The castle is the largest of its kind in the Central of Europe.The castle is the largest of its kind in the Central of Europe. The history of the town of Spišské Podhradie and Spišska Kapitula – the complex of chapter houses and cathedral – are closely connected with Spiš Castle.The history of the town of Spišské Podhradie and Spišska Kapitula – the complex of chapter houses and cathedral – are closely connected with Spiš Castle. Bojnice castleBojnice castle Bojnice castle is a national cultural monument and museum at the same time. It is one of the most beautiful monuments in Slovakia.Bojnice castle is a national cultural monument and museum at the same time. It is one of the most beautiful monuments in Slovakia.