SlOVAKIA

By Benita Murinda
Were all going on aSummer Holiday
 AHOJ!
Slovakiais a landlocked country in Central
EuropeborderingCzechRepublic and Austria.
Slovakia has a democratic formof government.
The country joined the EUandNatowhich stands for
North AtlanticTreaty Organization.
The Land Area is approximately49, 035kmsq.which
makes it nearly two times less than Ireland's land area.
 Population of5million.
Currency=1 euro
Capital City= Bratislava
Languages=
Slovak andalso a number of other
SlavakLanguages are
commonplace.
Religion60%Roman Catholic 40%
of the rest a mixture of
otherchurches and islam.
Foodand Cuisine

National Slovakfood
This is the most
famous dish
ofSlovakiait is very
quick and simple to
prepare.
Theingredients
arepotatoes, flour,
eggs, bacon, salt
andBryndza.
 Traditional
FestiveMeals
Also a hit in PolandCabbage soup isa
traditional Slovak dish eaten at
theend of the year atchristmas.
Paskais abaked
goodusuallypreparedatEaste
timeon Holy Saturday
andEasterSunday.
 Tourism
Slovakia is gifted withbeautiful
Scenery which contributes
toitsTourism.
Tourists are blessed with choice as
Slovakia has caves,
mountains,medieval castles,
towns,folk architecture,spas and
ski resorts.
 Education
Schools types inSlovakia:
Private schools
State schools
Schools owned by church.
Kindergarten (3-6 years)
Primary schools(6-15)
Secondary schools (15-19)
Universities19yrsplus
 Economy
The small landlocked state has a developed and highincome economy.
Theeconomy of slovakia hastransformed itselffrom acentrally
planned economy to amarket driven economy.
The banking sector of slovakia isnearly all set up in provite hands and
foreign investments are blooming.
Before the economiccrashin 2007-2008 that hit everyone yes even the
lucky Irish Slovakiahad high and sustained income.
Slovakia was the fastestgrowingeconomy inthe EU in 2007,2008 and
2010 and was the secod fastest growing in 2011 and 2012..
 Slovakia adopted the euro
inJanuary 2009 the 16th
member ineurozoneto do so.
Slovakia is very attractive for
investorsbecause of its low
wages, highly educated labour
force with 90% of the country
receivinga Secondary education.
Slovakia switched to an aid
provider from aidreceiver.
 Industry
Most of GDP comesfromthe tertiary
mainly.
The mainindustrysectors are car
manufacturing andelectrical
engineering.
Since 2007 Slovakia has been the
world's largest providerscars per
capita.
 Geography
Slovakia is a landlockedcountry protected by
othercountries such asCzech Republic,Austria,
Poland,Ukraine and Hungary.
Slovakia has a great mix ofurban and rural towns in the
country with the capital being Bratislava.
45% of the country live in rural villages with fewer than
5000 people.
14% live with fewer 1000 people.
President Of Slovakia
Slovakia permanetly spilt from the
czechoslovakia in 1993 and beame an
independent state.
The first president wasMichal Kovac.
The current president isAndrejKiska
who took power in 15 June 2014.
Roles and Powers:
Limited role in policy making
butissupremerepresentativefor the
country on abroad meetings.
Appointingincoming ministers,
siginingbills and approving parole on
therecommendation ofthe minister
of Justice.
 EU COMMISIONER
Maris Sefcovicis theEuropean Commissioner Vice
President and also the SlovakianRepresentative.
He is the former ambassador to Israel.
He is also in charge of the energy union which holds
responsibility fortheEuenergy policy and also nuclear
issues.
Roles and Responsibilities of aCommissioner:
Roles and Responsibilities of a
Commissioner
The Commission initiates legislation. It makes proposals for European
laws, which are sent to the Council and European Parliament for
amendment and approval.
The Commission acts as a guardian of the EU treaties. It ensures that
EU legislation is applied by all Member States. It can institute
proceedings against Member States or businesses that fail to comply
with EU law.
The Commission acts as an executive body - it manages policies and the
annual budget.
The Commission represents the EU on the international stage. It
negotiates trade and co-operation agreements with non-EU countries.
 Although thenames are
Slovenia is not incredibly similarthesecountries
are very different.
Slovakia!!! Slovakia rose
fromCzechoslovakia
andSlovenia rose
fromYugoslavia.
The countries do not even
shareborders.
Slovenia joined the EU in 2007
and Slovakia in 2009.
Fun Fact:Slovenian and
Slovakian staff meet
todiscussmisaddressed mail.
 Trivia Time
The highest wooden altar in the whole world.
More than 1300 wooden springs.
Travellingtransport forFREEE if you arefull time student less
than 26 ,child, disabled pensioner under 62,62 and older.
The capital in the world bordering two cities.
First reservationsof folk architecture.
More than6000 caves.
Worlds highest number ofCastles per capita.
ZBOHOM!
 Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovakia
http://blog.timeforslovakia.com/10-interesting-facts-about-
slovakia-3/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/slovakia
http://www.slovak-republic.org/facts/