Slovakia - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Bratislava

Region

Europe / Central Europe

Population

5,460,754

Area

49,035 km²

Currencies

Euro (€)

Languages

Slovak

About Slovakia

Slovakia's history is deeply rooted in the arrival of Slavic peoples in the 5th and 6th centuries. The territory experienced periods under the Avar Khaganate and played a role in the creation of Samo's Empire, a significant early Slavic polity. Following the collapse of the Avar Khaganate, the Principality of Nitra emerged before being absorbed into Great Moravia, a powerful 9th-century state. The fall of Great Moravia led to integration into the Kingdom of Hungary, a relationship lasting for centuries. Despite periods of destruction, such as during the Mongol invasions, the region persevered and developed a distinct cultural identity.