Slovakia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
country in Central Europe
About Slovakia
Slovakia is a modern democratic country and is a member of the European Union. Much of the central and northern part of Slovakia is rugged and mountainous. Gerlachovský štít at 2,655 m (8,711ft) in theHigh Tatrasis the highest peak. TheTatra Mountainsin the north, shared with Poland, are interspersed with many scenic lakes and valleys. These areas experience lower temperatures and traditionally people here lived off sheep grazing. The lowlands are in the south with the lowest point of the Bodrog River being 94m (308ft) above sea level. The soil here is much more fertile, especially the area between Small Danube and Danube, and was more agricultural. The weather is gentler and especially summers can get surprisingly warm. The area that is present-day Slovakia has been settled since the ear
Top Attractions in Slovakia
Explore the best things to see and do in Slovakia:
- ★Grape Music Festival
- ★International Film Festival Artfilm
- ★International Film Festival Bratislava
- ★International Film Festival Cinematik
- ★Pohoda Music Festival
Slovakia Travel Guide Sections
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