What is the capital of Slovakia?

The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.

What continent is Slovakia in?

Slovakia is in Europe, specifically the Central Europe subregion.

What is the population of Slovakia?

Slovakia has a population of roughly 5,446,771 people, across a land area of 49,037 km².

What language is spoken in Slovakia?

The main language of Slovakia is Slovak.

Which countries border Slovakia?

Slovakia shares a land border with 5 countries: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine.

Slovakia

Slovak Republic

Slovakia is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Bratislava, home to roughly 5,446,771 people across 49,037 km² of land.

Where is Slovakia?

Slovakia is in Central Europe, Europe, bordering Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Bratislava
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Central Europe
Population: 5,446,771
Land area: 49,037 km²
ISO codes: SK / SVK
Languages: Slovak
Coastline: Landlocked
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Calling code: +421
Internet domain: .sk

How Slovakia compares

Slovakia ranks 116th of 194 countries on this site by population and 127th by land area — roughly 0.07% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 24th of 45 by population and 27th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Slovakia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Slovakia flag breaks down as 39.8% red, 34.3% white and 25.9% blue.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

The High Tatras are the highest range in the Carpathians and Slovakia's alpine playground.
Čičmany village is famous for white wooden houses painted with folk geometric patterns.
Bryndzové halušky — potato dumplings with sheep cheese and bacon — is the national dish.
Andy Warhol's parents came from the Miková region, and a museum nearby celebrates his roots.
Spiš Castle, one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, overlooks the Hornád valley.

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Slovakia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Slovakia?: The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.
What continent is Slovakia in?: Slovakia is in Europe, specifically the Central Europe subregion.
What is the population of Slovakia?: Slovakia has a population of roughly 5,446,771 people, across a land area of 49,037 km².
What language is spoken in Slovakia?: The main language of Slovakia is Slovak.
Which countries border Slovakia?: Slovakia shares a land border with 5 countries: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine.

Practice with geography games

Studying Slovakia is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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