Country Guide: Slovakia

Name: Slovakia (in Slovak: Slovensko)

Continent: Europe

Capital (and Largest) City: Bratislava

Language: Slovak

Currency: Euro

Drives on the: Right

Time Zone: Central European Time

Adaptor Types: Type C and Type E

Description: Slovakia is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It was formerly part of Czechoslovakia, before splitting from the Czech Republic (now known as Czechia) in 1993. It's not the best-known tourist destination in Europe, but there are plenty of reasons to visit...

Why You Should Visit: The main reasons people visit Slovakia are its mountains, which are great for hiking and skiing, and its castles, which can be found all over the country. Personally, I've only been to Bratislava so far, but I really enjoyed my day exploring the city, and especially loved the castle, which looks straight out of a fairytale.

Fun Fact: Slovakia holds the title of the country with the highest number of castles per capita!

My Blogposts About Slovakia

My Year Abroad Blog 2017-2018

- Vienna and Bratislava

Charlotte's Travel Adventures

- Travel Tips: My Ten Favourite Castles and Palaces (Bratislava Castle)

- Travel Tips: My Top Ten Fairytale Destinations (Bratislava)

Clockwise starting from top left: Capuchin Church, Bratislava Castle, View of St Martin's Cathedral and the city of Bratislava, Slovak National Theatre, Most SNP or UFO Bridge (all located in Bratislava) 

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