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GEOGRAPHY: The Slovak landscape is noted primarily for its mountainous nature,
with the Carpathian Mountains extending across most of the northern half of the
country. Amongst them are the high peaks of the Tatra mountains, where High
Tatras are a popular skiing destination and home to many scenic lakes and valleys
as well as the highest point in Slovakia, the Gerlachovský štít at 2,655 metres
(8,711 ft). Lowlands are found in the southwestern (along the Danube) and
southeastern parts of Slovakia. Major Slovak rivers, besides the Danube, are the
Váh and the Hron.
POLITICS: The Slovak head of state is the president, elected by direct popular vote
for a five-year term. Most executive power lies with the head of government, the
prime minister, who is usually the leader of the major party or a majority coalition in
parliament and appointed by the president.
HISTORY: The end of communist rule in Czechoslovakia in 1989, during the peaceful
Velvet Revolution, was followed once again by the country's dissolution, this time
into two successor states. Slovakia and the Czech Republic went their separate
ways after January 1, 1993, an event sometimes called the Velvet Divorce. Slovakia
became a member of the European Union in May 2004.
CAPITAL CITY: Bratislava
with the Carpathian Mountains extending across most of the northern half of the
country. Amongst them are the high peaks of the Tatra mountains, where High
Tatras are a popular skiing destination and home to many scenic lakes and valleys
as well as the highest point in Slovakia, the Gerlachovský štít at 2,655 metres
(8,711 ft). Lowlands are found in the southwestern (along the Danube) and
southeastern parts of Slovakia. Major Slovak rivers, besides the Danube, are the
Váh and the Hron.
POLITICS: The Slovak head of state is the president, elected by direct popular vote
for a five-year term. Most executive power lies with the head of government, the
prime minister, who is usually the leader of the major party or a majority coalition in
parliament and appointed by the president.
HISTORY: The end of communist rule in Czechoslovakia in 1989, during the peaceful
Velvet Revolution, was followed once again by the country's dissolution, this time
into two successor states. Slovakia and the Czech Republic went their separate
ways after January 1, 1993, an event sometimes called the Velvet Divorce. Slovakia
became a member of the European Union in May 2004.
CAPITAL CITY: Bratislava
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Tourist Guide to Slovakia
http://www.discoverslovakia.info/en-index.php
http://www.discoverslovakia.info/en-index.php
Slovakian Popular Destinations
http://www.slovakia.com/
http://www.slovakia.com/
President's Official Site in Slovakia
http://www.prezident.sk/
http://www.prezident.sk/
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