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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Slovakia, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
Slovakia is situated in a temperate climate, with continental climate in the north (dry predominates, with larger temperature fluctuations). In the southernmost strip of the country's humid oceanic climate influence can be felt with the warmest average temperatures. Peak period: May to September. In July and August, but it can be pretty hot for city tours. When you come for the beautiful old towns and attractions, you will appreciate June and September. Since fewer locals to castles and palaces are on the road.
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Wikipedia says:
Slovakia (long form: Slovak Republic; Slovak: Slovensko, long form Slovenská republika) is a landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million and an area of about 49,000 square kilometres (almost 19,000 square miles). The Slovak Republic borders the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south. The largest city is its capital, Bratislava. Slovakia is a member state of the European Union, NATO, OECD, WTO, and other international organizations.
The Slavic people arrived in the territory of present day Slovakia between the 5th and 6th century AD during the Migration Period (Migration of Nations). Various parts of Slovakia belonged to Samo's Empire, the first known political unit of Slavs, Great Moravia, the Kingdom of Hungary, Habsburg (Austrian) monarchy, Austria-Hungary, Czechoslovakia throughout history. Slovakia became independent on 1 January, 1993, with the peaceful division of Czechoslovakia in the Velvet Divorce. (...) more....
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entry requirements for US citizens
Passport, proof of sufficient health insurance coverage, and sufficient funds required. Visa not required for tourist/business stays of up to 30 days. Visitors must register their stay, within 3 working days of their arrival in Slovakia, at a local Border Police. Visitors staying in hotels are registered automatically. AIDS test required for long-term visas; U.S. test is not accepted. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, 3523 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20. 008 (202/237-1054). Internet: www.slovakembassy-us.org. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.
costs & money
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Slovakia, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
The Währnungseinheit is the Slovak koruna (Sk, Slovenská koruna), h is divided into 100 Heller (, Hali). Slovakia is in terms of gastronomy rates (about one third of German levels) and leisure activities such as sightseeing, swimming and sports (about half or less), a relatively cheap destination. For hotels and guest houses, prices are only about 20 percent lower than ours.
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health
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Slovakia, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
Who is more in the woods, can draw a tick vaccine into consideration. With the European Health Card, which is introduced in the countries of the EU since June 2004, is a free emergency medical care be ensured. Zzt. issued by the health insurance a replacement certificate, but which is not always recognized. Therefore recommended a private international health insurance.
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