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SLOVAKIA

This product was created with a support of the European Commission. SLOVAKIA. Kebych bol, ako nie, sokol sivokriely, lietal bych ponad Váh jak obláčik biely, ponad Váh by lietal a na Štíte býval — čiže bych sa pekne na Slovensko díval! Samo Chalupka. SLOVAKIA = the heart of Europe.

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SLOVAKIA

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  1. This product was created with a support of the European Commission SLOVAKIA Kebych bol, ako nie, sokol sivokriely,lietal bych ponad Váh jak obláčik biely,ponad Váh by lietal a na Štíte býval —čiže bych sa pekne na Slovensko díval! Samo Chalupka

  2. SLOVAKIA = the heart of Europe Official video

  3. Facts about Slovakia • Official name: The Slovak Republic • Date of establishment:1 January 1993 • Area: 49 035 km2 • Population: 5 403 000 • Capital city: Bratislava • Official language: Slovak • Currancy: Slovak crowns (Sk) since 1 January 2009 – euro • Member of EU: 1 May 2004

  4. Nationalities Slovak (85,8 %) Hungarian (9,7 %)‏ Romanies(1,7 %)Czech (0,8 %)‏ Russian (0,4 %) Ukrainian (0,2 %)‏ German (0,1 %)

  5. Neighbours • Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria

  6. BRATISLAVA • Located on the Danuberiver • Crossroad of commerce and various cultures • The residence of president, government and various universities.

  7. The Bratislava Castle

  8. The National Theatre The main square

  9. Grassalkovich palace – the president´s residence

  10. KOŠICE • Centre of the Eastern Slovakia • Peace Marathon Place • Sightseeings: • St Elisabeth´s Cathedral • Urban Tower with Museum of wax figurines • St Michal Chapel • Singing Fountain

  11. Glimpses of Košice

  12. Politicians Political system – parliamentary demokracy Ivan Gašparovič President Róbert Fico Prime Minister

  13. The system of education • Kindergartens (aged 3 - 6) • Primary schools (aged 6- 15) 1 level (aged 6 - 10)‏ 2 level (aged 11 – 15)‏ • Secondary schools (15-19 aged) Gymnázium – 8 - years ( aged 10 – 18)‏ 4 - years (aged 15 – 19)‏ Vocational schools • Universities

  14. Natural spots The High Tatras The Gerlachovský štít peak the highest peak – 2655 m

  15. The Lomnický štít peak The Grand hotel Starý Smokovec

  16. Slovak Paradise Full of waterfalls and wooden ladders

  17. The Belianska jaskyňa cave The Bojnický zámok castle The Spišský hrad castle

  18. Slovak folklore Music II Music I

  19. Vlkolínec, Bardejov, Zuberec open-air museums • They are typical mountain villages situated in beautiful nature • There are unique complexesof original rustical and wooden houses there • Since 1993 some villages have been registered in the list of the World natural and cultural heritage of the UNESCO

  20. Noteworthy places • Levoča -the most admired is the St Jacob Church, where is the highest gothic altar in the world, which was built by gothic woodcarver Master Pavol from Levoča • Spas –used for a recreation and healing of various diseases Most popular are Piešťany, Bardejov, Dudince or Rajecké Teplice

  21. Wooden altar

  22. Typical meals Home-made cakes Bryndzové halušky Spišská borovička Tokay wine beer

  23. Slovaks – active in sport Gold medals from Summer Olympic Games in 2008 Golden ice-hockey team in Goteborg in 2002

  24. Typical Slovak is... • friendly, hospitable, religious, hard-working • shy,envious, sometimes complains and drinks alcohol • Andy Warhol

  25. At the end... Dobrý deň - Good morning Ahoj - Hello Dovidenia - Good bye Ďakujem - Thank you Ako sa máte? - How are you? Ako sa voláš? - What’s your name?

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