Slovakia Nutz and Bolts
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Stumble It!Country: Slovakia
Where is it: Slovakia is located in central Europe, south of Poland.
Why do people go here: Lots of museums, lots of castles and lots of hiking.
What are the main entry points: Trains from Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic to Bratislava are common
Currency used: Slovak koruna
Country Code for Phones: 421
Area codes for Major Cities: Bratislava 7
Religion: Roman Catholic 60.3%, atheist 9.7%, Protestant 8.4%, Orthodox 4.1%, other 17.5%
Population: 5.4 million
Ethnic Breakdown: Slovak 85.7%, Hungarian 10.6%, Roma 1.6% (the 1992 census figures underreport the Gypsy/Romany community, which is about 500,000), Czech, Moravian, Silesian 1.1%, Ruthenian and Ukrainian 0.6%, German 0.1%, Polish 0.1%, other 0.2%
Government: Parlimentary Democracy
Languages: Slovak (official), Hungarian
Major Cities: Bratislava
Attractions: Castles, Alpine Mountains, Countryside
Accommodation: Slovakia Hostels, Slovakia Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Slovak Tourist Club Jun�ck� 6 83280 Bratislaval; //www.sacr.sk/ //www.tatry.sk/
Off-the-Beaten-Path:
Health Issues: No vaccines are required to visit Slovakia
When to go: May and June are best due to warmer temps, open tourist attractions and less crowding
Common Phrases: Yes = Ano, No = Nie, Please = Prosim, Thank you = Dakujem
Specific Events/Holidays: Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301)
Getting Around: If you must take a bus, save money by traveling on the weekend. Otherwise, the cheaper train is your best option for getting around the country
Good to know: If taking a train from Prague to Budapest, Eurail does not cover Slovakia (or Prague), no matter what people may tell you. Buy a ticket.
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