You will find in this article a map of Slovakia. It is a young state since the new independent country of Slovakia has existed since January 1, 1993. It was founded when Czechoslovakia voluntarily decided to split into two.
From 1918 until the end of 1992, Slovakia formed one of the three provinces of Czechoslovakia, along with Bohemia and Moravia. The other two provinces then became the Czech Republic.
Map of Slovakia – Credit: Nations Online
Geography of Slovakia
Slovakia is a small country with an area of 48,845 square kilometers. As shown on the map of Slovakia, it shares borders with Ukraine to the east, Poland to the north, the Czech Republic to the west, and Hungary as well as a small part of Austria to the south. Its capital is Bratislava, located in the southwest near the Austrian border and on the Danube River. Other important cities include Banská Bystrica, Prešov, Košice, Nitra, and Žilina.
Slovakia map – Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The dominant physical feature of Slovakia is the Carpathian mountain range. Mountains cover 23% of the country’s area, and Mount Gerlachovský štít is the highest peak at 2,654 meters. About 67% of Slovakia is covered by highlands, while lowlands are found in the south near the Hungarian border.
Slovakia map in Europe – Credit Actualitix
Most rivers flow from north to south, except for the Danube and the Morava, as shown on the map of Slovakia. There are also some lakes and reservoirs.
Population and economy
Map of cities in Slovakia
The population of Slovakia was estimated at 5.4 million inhabitants in 2016. Slovaks represent about 85% of the population and Hungarians around 11%. There are also some Czechs, Moravians, and Roma. The main language of the country is Slovak. Catholics represent more than 60% of the population. About 10% are atheists, and less than 9% are Protestants.
Blank map of Slovakia
Slovakia is more rural and much less industrialized than the Czech Republic. Since the fall of the communist regime in Eastern Europe, the Slovak economy has entered a period of transition toward a market economy. However, Slovakia is not without resources. It has significant deposits of iron ore, copper, manganese, lead, and zinc.
Relief map of Slovakia – Image extracted from maps-for-free
Although it is not visible on the map of Slovakia, several rivers are equipped with hydroelectric dams designed to produce electricity for heavy industry. However, the country must import a large share of raw materials such as coal and oil. After independence, the country’s gross national product was slightly less than half that of the Czech Republic.
Slovakia on a world map
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