Quick Data on Slovakia
| Short Name | Slovakia |
| Capital | Bratislava |
| Long Name | Slovak Republic |
| Country Code | LO |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 49,035 sq km |
| Population | 5,440,602 |
| Language | Slovak |
| Nationality | Slovak(s) |
Geography of Slovakia
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 48 40 N, 19 30 E, Slovakia neighbors Austria 105 km, Czech Republic 241 km, Hungary 627 km, Poland 541 km, Ukraine 97 km. The terrain in Slovakia is described as rugged mountains in the central and northern part and lowlands in the south, with an average elevation point of 458 m. The climate of Slovakia: temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters.
| Surface Total | 49,035 sq km |
| Land Surface | 48,105 sq km |
| Water Surface | 930 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,611 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Austria 105 km, Czech Republic 241 km, Hungary 627 km, Poland 541 km, Ukraine 97 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Bodrok River 94 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Gerlachovsky Stit 2,655 m |
Resources of Slovakia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being lignite, small amounts of iron ore, copper and manganese ore; salt; arable land. The agricultural land occupies 40.10% of Slovakia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 40.20%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 40.10% | 19,290 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 869 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 40.20% | 19,338 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 19.70% | 9,477 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Slovakia
The population of the country is estimated at 5,440,602 people, with the biggest urban area having 435,000 BRATISLAVA (capital) (2020). Known as Slovak(s), the people from Slovakia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Slovak 80.7%, Hungarian 8.5%, Romani 2%, other 1.8% (includes Czech, Ruthenian, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Polish), unspecified 7% (2011 est.). The official language is Slovak. Religions: Roman Catholic 62%, Protestant 8.2%, Greek Catholic 3.8%, other or unspecified 12.5%, none 13.4% (2011 est.).
| Population | 5,440,602 |
| Nationality | Slovak(s) |
| Official Language | Slovak |
| Other Languages | Slovak (official) 78.6%, Hungarian 9.4%, Roma 2.3%, Ruthenian 1%, other or unspecified 8.8% (2011 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 9.3 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 10.1 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 53.80% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 3.42 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 5.8 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Slovakia
Slovakia is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system based on Austro-Hungarian codes; note – legal code modified to comply with the obligations of Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
| Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Slovakia |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Slovakia
From a population total of 5,440,602, the labor force is 2.758 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: grains, potatoes, sugar beets, hops, fruit; pigs, cattle, poultry; forest products. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: automobiles; metal and metal products; electricity, gas, coke, oil, nuclear fuel; chemicals, synthetic fibers, wood and paper products; machinery; earthenware and ceramics; textiles; electrical and optical apparatus; rubber products; food and beverages; pharmaceutical. Its exports cover vehicles and related parts 27%, machinery and electrical equipment 20%, nuclear reactors and furnaces 12%, iron and steel 4%, mineral oils and fuels 5% (2015 est.). The main import products are: machinery and electrical equipment 20%, vehicles and related parts 14%, nuclear reactors and furnaces 12%, fuel and mineral oils 9% (2015 est.).
| Exports | $80.8 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $80.07 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Germany 20.7%, Czech Republic 11.6%, Poland 7.7%, France 6.3%, Italy 6.1%, UK 6%, Hungary 6%, Austria 6% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Germany 19.1%, Czech Republic 16.3%, Austria 10.3%, Poland 6.5%, Hungary 6.4%, South Korea 4.5%, Russia 4.5%, France 4.3%, China 4.2% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $33,100 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 25.32 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 4,382,558 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 80.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Slovakia, statistics sectio
