Slovakia

Slovakia is a central European country known for its dramatic natural landscape and many castles. Itis alandlocked countrybordered by theCzech RepublicandAustriato the west,Polandto the north,Ukraineto the east andHungaryto the south. Slovakia's territory spans about 49,000 square kilometres (19,000sqmi) and is mostly mountainous. The population is over 5 million and comprises mostlyethnic Slovaks. The capital and largest city isBratislava. Theofficial language is Slovak,a member of theSlavic language family.