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           SLOVAKIA
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Slovakia was constituted on 1
January 1993. Landlocked in
central Europe, the northern
half of the republic is
occupied by the Tatra
Mountains, which have vast
forests and pastures used for
intensive sheep grazing, and
are rich in high-grade
minerals. The southern part is
a plain drained by the River
Danube and its tributaries,
with farms, vineyards,
orchards and pastures for
stock.

Area (Sq. Km.): 49,032

Population: 5,013,000

Capital: Bratislava

Language:
Slovak

Religion:
Roman Catholic 50%
Protestant 20%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Koruna

Embassy:
25 Kensington Palace Gardens
London
W8 4QY
0171-229-1255

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