Country Facts

• Full name: Slovak Republic
• Population: 5.4 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Bratislava
• Area: 49,033 sq km (18,932 sq miles)
• Major language: Slovak
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 79 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 euro = 100 cents
• Main exports: Manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment
• GNI per capita: US $14,540 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .sk
• International dialling code: +421

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