Capital: Bratislava

Largest City: Bratislava (424,200)

Highest Elevation: Gerlachovka 2,655 m (8711 ft)

Population: 5,423,567

Lowest Elevation: Bodrok River 94 m (308 ft)

Geography: rugged mountains in the central and northern part and lowlands in the south

Climate: temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters

Languages: Slovak (official), Hungarian

Area: 18,854 sq. mile / 48,845 sq. kil (about twice the size of New Hampshire )

International Calling Code: 421

Tourism Website: http://www.sacr.sk/

Currency: Karuna

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