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Slovakia

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

AHOJ

OR HELLO IN SLOVAK

Slovakia is land locked in the heart of Europe.

It is bordered by Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic.

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Roman Catholic, Protestant and Eastern Orthodox are the main religions.

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SLOVAK KORUNA

IS THE CURRENCY OF SLOVAKIA
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On the border of Slovakia and Poland there are the Carpathian Mountains.

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The Carpathian Mountains have many types of endangerd plats and animals.

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SLOVAKIA

HAS WARM SUMMERS AND SNOWY WINTERS
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WISCONSIN

HAS ABOUT THE SAME POPULATION AS SLOVAKIA
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Most of Slovakia is Slovak. There are also Hungarians, Ukrainians and Roma or Gypsies.

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DAILY LIFE

  • Many Slovaks own cars
  • They don't use them
  • This is because of high gas prices
  • Public transit is very common

People in Slovakia have modern luxuries. Similar to us in the U.S.A.

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Many people go on holidays. Croatia's beaches are a popular destination.

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CHILDREN

GO TO SCHOOL FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS.

During communism children weren't taught much creativity, mostly just memorization.

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Now children are taught more creativity and the arts.

UNIVERSITIES

ARE FREE IN SLOVAKIA.
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SOCCER AND ICE HOCKY

ARE THE TWO MOST POPULAR SPORTS IN SLOVAKIA.
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People also snowboard and ski.

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St. Apostle Altar in the Church of St. Jacob is the largest wooden altar in the world.

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Spiš Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in the world.

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DANIELA HANTUCHOVA

IS A OLYMPIC TENNIS PLAYER FROM SLOVAKIA.
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ANDY WARHOL'S

PARENTS WERE FROM SLOVAKIA.
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In 1918 the Slovaks joined the Czech to form Czechoslovakia, but fell under the Soviet Union.

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In 1989 Czechoslovakia regained their freedom. They separated peacefully in 1993.

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