Slovakia

Slovakia (Slovak: Slovensko) is a landlocked republic in Central Europe. It borders the Czech Republic in the northwest, Poland in the north, Ukraine in the east, Hungary in the south, and Austria in the southwest.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Slovakia

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The Slovak landscape is noted primarily for its mountainous nature, with the Carpathian Mountains extending across most of the northern half of the country. Amongst them are the high peaks of the Tatra mountains, which are a popular skiing destination and home to many scenic lakes and valleys as well as the highest point in Slovakia, the Gerlachovský ?tít at 2,655 m. Lowlands are found in the southwestern (along the Danube) and southeastern parts of Slovakia. Major Slovak rivers, besides the Danube, are the Váh and the Hron.

Related Topics:
Carpathian Mountains - Tatra mountains - Skiing - Gerlachovský ?tít - Danube - Váh - Hron

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The Slovak climate is temperate, with relatively cool summers and cold, cloudy and humid winters.

Related Topics:
Climate - Temperate

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