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Slovakia: capital, population, borders and facts
Slovakia is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Bratislava. Roughly 5 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Slovakia shares a land border with 5 countries: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Bratislava |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 5 million |
| Land neighbours | 5: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Slovakia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Slovakia?
The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.
What is the population of Slovakia?
Slovakia has roughly 5 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Slovakia?
Slovakia borders Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine.
Is Slovakia landlocked?
Yes, Slovakia is landlocked.
Travel basics for Slovakia
In Slovakia, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 112 or 158, ambulance 112 or 155, fire 112 or 150. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Slovakia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Slovakia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Slovakia has 5 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 5 million people, Slovakia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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