Slovakia

[sloh-vah-kee-uh, -vak-ee-uh]

noun

1. a republic in central Europe: formerly a part of Czechoslovakia; under German protection 1939–45; independent since 1993. 18,931 sq. mi. (49,035 sq. km). Bratislava.

Slovakia

/ sləʊˈvækɪə /

noun

1. a country in central Europe: part of Hungary from the 11th century until 1918, when it united with Bohemia and Moravia to form Czechoslovakia; it became independent in 1993 and joined the EU in 2004. Official language: Slovak. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: koruna. Capital: Bratislava. Pop: 5 488 339 (2013 est). Area: 49 036 sq km (18 940 sq miles)

Slovakia

1. Republic in central Europe, formed in 1993 out of the former Czechoslovakia. It is bounded on the west by Austria, on the northwest by The Czech Republic, on the north by Poland, on the east by Ukraine, and on the south by Hungary. Its capital is Bratislava.

Other Word Forms

• Slovakian adjective

Example Sentences

Northern Ireland top the group after Slovakia's shock 2-0 win over Germany, and O'Neill was full of praise for Devenny, who was deployed at left wing-back instead of his more familiar midfield role.

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The only western leaders on the guest list are from Serbia and Slovakia.

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Hungary and Slovakia are largely dependent on the Druzbha pipeline for their oil supplies, and Budapest says it could take at least five days before operations resume.

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Although lower than in some other Western European countries, particularly Germany, they are around twice the level seen in Central European nations such as Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.

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Slovakia has the most, with 15, and England, Wales, and the Netherlands have the fewest, with 8.

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