Slovakia
Officially called as The Slovak Republic, Slovakia is a gorgeous and exotic country located in the heart of Europe. It is a land of diverse sights blessed with natural beauty, snowy mountains, wild forests, spas and lakes. The prosperous cities and ancient monuments and castles display the unique and exotic culture of Central Europe. The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava with a population of approximately 500,000.

Photo of Bratislava at Night by Silvery ©2010
Slovakia is bordered by Austria, The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Ukraine. The Carpathian Mountains cross the northern area of the country and the renowned High Tatras Mountains are an excellent skiing destination. The Danube River flows through Slovakia connecting it with Budapest and Vienna. Along with glorious mountain terrains, Slovakia also has fertile lowland areas in the southwest and many forested areas which have interesting wild life animals, especially bears and wolves.