SLOVAKIA (Slovak Republic)
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Bratislava, capital city, postal codes, telephone codes, languages, electrical voltage,
holidays, embassy, consulates, USA embassy, guide books, maps, history.
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HOW TO EUROPE: The Complete Travelers Handbook - - Appendix: Slovakia - -
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NEED TO KNOW
So here you are in Slovakia and you need to know some elementary stuff — like how to make a phone call, get local money, or contact the American Embassy to report your stolen passport. Here is a convenient source for that information, plus a bit more.
This web page originally appeared in the first editon of my book How To Europe: The Complete Travelers Handbook in a section titled "Country Data Sheets" over thirty years ago. I've updated and improved it for 2016.
| Important information about this data sheet. | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Slovenská Republika |
| Capital | Bratislava |
| Postal code | SK |
| Telephone code |
+421
See chapter 19, Telephoning to, from, and within Europe. |
| Language | Slovak |
| Currency |
Euro
See The Euro and Other Currencies. |
| European Union |
Member.
See chapter 25, Customs Duty, USA and Europe. |
| Schengen Agreement |
Member.
See chapter 3, Passport and Visas. |
| Time zone |
GMT+1
See chapter 28, European Dates and Time Zones. |
| Electricity |
220 volts, 50 Hz. See chapter 11, European Electricity: Travel Voltage Fundamentals.. |
| Date | Holiday | Deň pracovného pokoja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Day of the Slovak Republic | Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany | Zjavenie Pána (Traja králi) |
| Good Friday | Veĺký piatok | |
| Easter Monday | Veĺkonočný pondelok | |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Sviatok práce |
| May 8 | Liberation Day | Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom |
| July 5 | Saints Cyril & Methodius | Sviatok svätého Cyrila a Metoda |
| August 29 | Slovak National Uprising | Výročie SNP |
| September 1 | Slovak Republic Constitution Day | Deň ústavy Slovenskej republiky |
| September 15 | Our Lady of Sorrows | Sedembolestná Panna Mária |
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Sviatok všetkých svätých |
| Nov 17 | Freedom and Democracy | Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | štedrý deň |
| Dec 25 | Christmas | prvý sviatok vianočný |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen's Day | druhý sviatok vianočný |
| Slovak Offices in the USA | |
|---|---|
| Embassy |
Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington
3523 International Court NW Washington, DC 20008 T 202 237 1054 F 202 237 6438 Mobil: 202 361 6298 |
| Consulates | Washington, New York, Los Angeles. |
| Tourist Office |
Slovakia Tourist Board
Dr. V. Clementisa 10 821 02 Bratislava Slovak Republic T +421 2 50 700 801 F +421 2 55 571 654 |
| American Offices in Slovakia | |
|---|---|
| Embassy |
U.S. Embassy, Bratislava P.O. Box 309 814 99 Bratislava, Slovakia T +421-2-5443 3338 F +421-2-5443 0096 E-mail [email protected] |
| USA is known as: | Spojené štáty americké |
|---|
Recommended books for further information:
There are not so many travel books on Slovakia and Bratislavia. The links below take you directly to a page at Amazon.com. That page details the guide book or map. In many cases the Amazon.com listing includes readers'comments and sample pages from the book. You then have the opportunity to add the book to your shopping cart and buy it. I buy virtually all of my books at Amazon.com and have had excellent service for years.
Note: emphasis in the titles is mine -- to help you in finding the information you need. Don't worry too much about publication dates. Many books are updated every three to six years. The monuments and cathedrals haven't moved in 500 years!
Have a good trip!
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HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Travel Like a Native In Europe
Chapter 2, Part 1
Travel Costs: How Much?
Chapter 2, Part 2
My Actual Expenses
Chapter 3
Identity and Travel Documents
Chapter 4
Travel Starts at the Airport
Chapter 5
Your Best Travel Clothes
for All Occasions
Chapter 6 Part 1
Travel Europe in Comfort and Style
Chapter 6 Part 2
Pack Your Toothbrush, Hair Blower, Toilet Paper, and Vinegar.
Chapter 7
Pack Light, Let It Roll
For the other 23 chapters and much more see
HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook