1. S l o v a k i a Lenka Fursterová Natalia Tokárová

2. Slovakia-the heart of Europe The Slovak Republic came to existence on 1 st January 1993 when Czechoslovakia was divided and two sovereign states were formed: The Czech Republic and The Slovak Republic

3. Area and borders of the SR Area: 49,039 sq km Borders: The Czech Republic to the West Austria to the Southwest Hungary to the Southeast Poland to the North Ukraine to the East

4. Population 5,336,207(31 December 1994): 85.6% - Slovak 10.8% - Hungarian 3.6% - Romany, Czech, Ruthenian, Ukrainian and German

5. Density and religion Density: 106 inhabitants per sq km Official language: Slovak Main religion: Roman Catholic Other numerous religions: Greek Catholic Evangelical Orthodox

6. Climate Mixture of continental and ocean climates with four seasons January-the coldest month July-the warmest month Mountainous country, 80 % of its territory being 750 m above sea level. Territory is rich in fauna and most animal species live in the mountainous woodland regions

7. The National flag Consists of three horizontal stripes: white, blue and red State emblem- a double cross with mountains in the background

8. The National anthem Composed by: J. CIKKER Nad Tatrou sa blýska, hromy divo bijú, nad Tatrou sa blýska, hromy divo bijú. Zastavme ich bratia, veď sa ony stratia, Slováci ožijú, zastavme ich bratia, veď sa ony stratia, Slováci ožijú. Lyrics by: J. MATÚŠKA Above Tatra bolts of lightning, thunderstorm pounds wildly. Above Tatra bolts of lightning, thunderstorm pounds wildly. Let's stop them brothers, they will be lost, Slovaks will rise alive. Let's stop them brothers, they will be lost, Slovaks will rise alive.

9. The system of government 3 branches: The legislative – National Council (Parliament) The executive –Government and the President The judical (the courts)

10. The capital of the SR Bratislava- 446,880 inhabitants -the largest city -the centre of political, governmental, economic, educational and research institutions

11. T o w n sT o w n s Big towns: Košice, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, Nitra, Prešov Spas: Piešťany, Trenčianske Teplice, Sliač, Bardejov Airports: Bratislava, Košice,Sliač, Poprad

12. History of Slovakia The territory of the Slovak Republic has been settled since 5 th century 833 - the Great Moravian Empire was founded 907 - Slovakia became a part of the early feudal Hungarian state 1843 - Ľ. Štúr codified the literary Slovak language

13. History of Slovakia August 29, 1944 - the Slovak National Uprising against the Nazi Germany 1968 - Prague Spring led by Alexander Dubček November 17,1989 - The Velvet Revolution, restoration of democracy January 1,1993 - The idependence of the Slovak Republic was declared

14. What kind of food do people eat in Slovakia? If you ask one hundred Slovak people to tell you one and only one Slovak traditional meal, usually at least 90 of them will say "bryndzove halusky" ("bryndzové halušky"), small dumplings made of potato dough with sheep cheese and topped with scrambled bacon ("Speck" in German).

15. Thank you for your attention Lenka Fursterová Natalia Tokárová