Slovakia

Country

Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary.Slovakia is situated in the Carpathian Mountains, with major ranges including the Tatra Mountains, the Greater and Lesser Fatra, Slovak Ore Mountains, and the Slovak Central Mountains.

Business Economy

As the fastest growing economy in Central Europe, and as a European Union (EU) and NATO member, Slovakia is now one of the most attractive investment locations in the region.Major multinational companies are gravitating to Slovakia because of its low production and labor costs, strong government support, highly educated labor force, strategic location and rich cultural environment.

Natural Resources

Slovakia contains significant forest resources. The country's main mineralresources are copper, lead, zinc, manganese, and iron. Lignite, a type of coal, is found near the cities of Modr Kame and Handlov.

Higher Education

Most schools in Slovakia are still today owned by the state, however there are some church-owned and private schools which have popped up in the last few years. The three forms of institutions of tiertary education in Slovakia are:

• Public schools of higher education is the basic and majority form of schools in Slovakia. They are financed by the government and possible business activities and established by law.
• State institutions of higher education are all military, police and medical schools in Slovakia. These are also financed by the government and possible business activities, but established through the corresponding ministries of the government too.
• State institutions of higher education are all military, police and medical schools in Slovakia. These are also financed by the government and possible business activities, but established through the corresponding ministries of the government too.

Tourism

Slovakia is a central European country known for its dramatic natural landscape and many castles. Near the Austrian border, capital city Bratislava features a pedestrian-only Old Town with a lively cafe scene. Rising on a hill above the Danube River, Bratislava Castle houses a branch of the Slovak National Museum, with displays ranging from Roman artifacts to 20th-century arts and crafts.Slovakia's capital, Bratislava is a center for architecture, ranging from Gothic to Baroque and Renaissance styles, with St. Martin's Cathedral, one of the country's oldest churches, and Bratislava Castle, and a charming historical center with cobblestone streets. Other historic cities include Banska Bystrica and Banska Stiavnica, both medieval mining towns with beautiful architecture, including churches and castles.

Climate Weather

The climate of the Slovakia can be described as typical European continental influenced climate with warm, dry summers and fairly cold winters. January is the coldest month with daytime temperatures usually around zero, but in some cases winter months can be very cold with temperatures far below zero and strong, cold northeasterly winds, called Bora, especially in the mountainous regions. summer daytime temperatures reach 20-25°C, but sometimes quite higher, 30°C or more, July is the warmest month with an average Temperature of 22°C.

Required clothing

Lightweight cottons and linens during summer months; an umbrella or raincoat is advised for local showers. Warmer medium-weights to heavyweights and rainwear are needed during the winter months. A sweater may be needed throughout the year in the evenings or for trekking in the mountains, even in the summer.