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Slovakia

Slovakia is a state in Central Europe (Europe) that has existed since 1993 CE. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

Independent since the peaceful split of Czechoslovakia in 1993, Slovakia joined the EU and NATO in 2004 and adopted the euro in 2009.

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Facts

Dates
1993 CE to the present
Duration
32 years
Type
State
Region
Central Europe, Europe
Language family
Slavic
Capital
Bratislava

Came from

Events in Europe during its time

Neighbours in Europe

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Questions

When did Slovakia exist?

1993 CE to the present, about 32 years.

Where was Slovakia?

Central Europe, in Europe. Its capital was Bratislava.

What language did Slovakia speak?

Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.

What came before Slovakia?

Czechoslovakia.