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Facts

Also Known As Slovenská Republika • Slovak Republic • Slovak Socialist Republic • Slovensko
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Robert Fico
Capital Bratislava
Population (2026 est.) 5,408,000
Currency Exchange Rate 1 USD equals 0.902 euro
Head Of State President: Peter Pellegrini
Form Of Government unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Council [150])
Official Language Slovak
Official Religion none
Official Name Slovenská republika (Slovak Republic)
Total Area (Sq Km) 49,034
Total Area (Sq Mi) 18,932
Monetary Unit euro (€)1
Population Rank (2026) 124
Population Projection 2030 5,516,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2026) 285.7
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2026) 110.3
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2021) 53.2% • Rural: (2021) 46.8%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2024) 75 years • Female: (2024) 81.6 years
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2024) 127,769
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2024) 23,560
1The euro (€) replaced the Slovak koruna (Sk) on January 1, 2009, at an exchange rate of €1 = Sk 30.13.

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Slovakia
Map of Slovakia showing its national boundaries with neighboring countries Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary. Major cities such as Bratislava, Kosice, Presov, Zilina, Nitra, and Banska Bystrica are marked, along with regional borders. An inset locator map highlights Slovakia's position within Europe.
Bratislava Castle and Old Town
Map of central Europe highlighting Slovakia in tan, with neighboring countries Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Austria, and Czech Republic labeled. The capital city, Bratislava, is marked within Slovakia.
Physical map of Slovakia showing major mountain ranges such as the Carpathian Mountains, High Tatras, Low Tatras, and Slovak Ore Mountains, along with national parks, principal rivers, and surrounding countries including Poland, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic. An inset locator map highlights Slovakia's position in Europe.
Štrbské Pleso
Slovak Ore Mountains
Danube River
Sculpture of the Pieta with Christ in the arms of the Virgin Mary, set in an ornate gold and green Gothic-style altar in St. Katharine Church, Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia.
Castle complex with a prominent church tower on the right in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, surrounded by colorful buildings and green hills in the background.
National anthem of Slovakia
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Vladimir Mečiar
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Tiso, Jozef
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Pieniny National Park
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