Slovakia (SK)
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Slovakia (SK)
Small country in the heart of Europe with suprising things.
For those, who never heard of the Slovakia, it's a small country in the middle of Europe, currently with about 5.4 million people. The republic was established on 1st of January 1993 after Czechoslovakia split into two countries – Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since then, the political system in both countries is parliamentary democracy and the first day of the year became a national holiday. Slovak Republic as the smaller country from the two was the one which had to adopt new state symbols, such as new flag.
Image source: slovak-republic.org
The territory of 49,035 km² is divided into 8 large regions and 79 smaller counties.
Image source: slovak-republic.org
1) Bratislava region
2) Trnava region
3) Trenčín region
4) Nitra region
5) Žilina region
6) Banská Bystrica region
7) Prešov region
8) Košice region
Some of Slovakia’s enjoyable towns are small villages that are worth visiting for a day or part of a day, because of their unique churches, castles and a well-preserved central squares. Others are great urban centers, national parks, spas and caves, such as cave Driny.
National days
Slovakia has many of famous days. Learn more about them!
1st January (1993) - Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic
6th July - Epiphany (The Three Magi and Christmas Day of Orthodox Christians)
March, April - Good Friday and Easter Monday
1st May (1886) - International Workers day
8th may 1945 - Day of victory over fascism
5th July (863) - St. Cyril and Methodius day
29th August (1944) - Slovak National Uprising anniversary
1st September (1992) - Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic
15th September - Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, patron saint of Slovakia
30th October (1918)Sadly, applies only for 2018, as the 100th celebration of the Czechoslovak republic. - Anniversary of the Declaration of the Slovak Nation (Martin Declaration)
1st November - All Saints day
17th November (1989 - 1939) - Struggle for freedom and democracy day
24th December - Christmas Eve
25th December - Christmas day
26th December - St. Stephen's day
Food
Most famous dishes from Slovakia!
Slovakians have a couple of their own national food. Here we will take a loot at the most famous foods. Due to Slovakia’s central location and complex history, many Slovak dishes also exist in surrounding countries. But almost always, Slovaks have added their own special twist to their local cuisine. While you can get dumplings in any Central European country, you can only find true bryndzové halušky in one place: Slovakia.
Dumplings with sheep cheese (Bryndzové halušky)
The national food of Slovakia. Bryndza refers to the high-quality, creamy, soft, locally produced sheep cheese that is unique to Slovakia. This cheese is placed at the top of the dumplings.
Pierogis stuffed with bryndza (Bryndzové pirohy)
This is another traditional Slovakia food and sheep cheese appears there again. This cheese takes place in most of Slovakia's national food. Slovakia pierogis is not for everyone because of it's tangy fermented taste, but definitely worth a try!
Cabbage soup (Kapustnica)
Cabbage soup makes an appearance at every traditional Christmas dinner, but is also enjoyed year round as an appetizer before the main meal. Sauerkraut is mixed into a creamy base with boiled potatoes, mushrooms, chopped ham, red and black pepper and garlic. The soup is served warm, and together with bread.
Goulash soup
Goulash is common soup in Slovakia. It usually consists of beef, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and a spice mixture. This food is very popular at sporting events and is often cooked in a cauldron over an open fire.
In the end I would like to thank you for reading this article and I hope you will come to check it again over time - It will be updated.
Small country in the heart of Europe with suprising things.
For those, who never heard of the Slovakia, it's a small country in the middle of Europe, currently with about 5.4 million people. The republic was established on 1st of January 1993 after Czechoslovakia split into two countries – Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since then, the political system in both countries is parliamentary democracy and the first day of the year became a national holiday. Slovak Republic as the smaller country from the two was the one which had to adopt new state symbols, such as new flag.
Image source: slovak-republic.org
The territory of 49,035 km² is divided into 8 large regions and 79 smaller counties.
Image source: slovak-republic.org
1) Bratislava region
2) Trnava region
3) Trenčín region
4) Nitra region
5) Žilina region
6) Banská Bystrica region
7) Prešov region
8) Košice region
Some of Slovakia’s enjoyable towns are small villages that are worth visiting for a day or part of a day, because of their unique churches, castles and a well-preserved central squares. Others are great urban centers, national parks, spas and caves, such as cave Driny.
National days
Slovakia has many of famous days. Learn more about them!
1st January (1993) - Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic
6th July - Epiphany (The Three Magi and Christmas Day of Orthodox Christians)
March, April - Good Friday and Easter Monday
1st May (1886) - International Workers day
8th may 1945 - Day of victory over fascism
5th July (863) - St. Cyril and Methodius day
29th August (1944) - Slovak National Uprising anniversary
1st September (1992) - Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic
15th September - Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, patron saint of Slovakia
30th October (1918)
1st November - All Saints day
17th November (1989 - 1939) - Struggle for freedom and democracy day
24th December - Christmas Eve
25th December - Christmas day
26th December - St. Stephen's day
Food
Most famous dishes from Slovakia!
Slovakians have a couple of their own national food. Here we will take a loot at the most famous foods. Due to Slovakia’s central location and complex history, many Slovak dishes also exist in surrounding countries. But almost always, Slovaks have added their own special twist to their local cuisine. While you can get dumplings in any Central European country, you can only find true bryndzové halušky in one place: Slovakia.
Dumplings with sheep cheese (Bryndzové halušky)
The national food of Slovakia. Bryndza refers to the high-quality, creamy, soft, locally produced sheep cheese that is unique to Slovakia. This cheese is placed at the top of the dumplings.
Pierogis stuffed with bryndza (Bryndzové pirohy)
This is another traditional Slovakia food and sheep cheese appears there again. This cheese takes place in most of Slovakia's national food. Slovakia pierogis is not for everyone because of it's tangy fermented taste, but definitely worth a try!
Cabbage soup (Kapustnica)
Cabbage soup makes an appearance at every traditional Christmas dinner, but is also enjoyed year round as an appetizer before the main meal. Sauerkraut is mixed into a creamy base with boiled potatoes, mushrooms, chopped ham, red and black pepper and garlic. The soup is served warm, and together with bread.
Goulash soup
Goulash is common soup in Slovakia. It usually consists of beef, onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and a spice mixture. This food is very popular at sporting events and is often cooked in a cauldron over an open fire.
In the end I would like to thank you for reading this article and I hope you will come to check it again over time - It will be updated.