Slovakia

Flag Description Three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red superimposed with the slovak cross in a shield centered on the hoist side; the cross is white centered on a background of red and blue. Currency The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.65 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 16, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Central europe, south of poland. Climate Temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters. Terrain Rugged mountains in the central and northern part and lowlands in the south. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Bodrok River 94 m. The highest point is at Gerlachovsky Stit 2,655 m.

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Slovakia

This is a map of Slovakia. The map illustrates the location of Bratislava and its proximity to Nitra, Martin, Zilina, and the Danube River.

Other countries on this map include: Czech Republic / Austria / Poland

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