Slovakia
Slovakia, the young and multicolored heart of Europe. Here we present our selection of hunting experiences to discover the best of this country. In Slovakia, nothing is further than couple of hours away!
Slovak is a western Slavic language, very closely related to Czech and relatively close to Polish and the languages of the former Yugoslavia. Nationalities: 85% Slovak (western Slavic in origin), 10% Hungarian, 3% Roma. Significant smaller nationalities include Czechs, Ruthenians, Ukranians, Germans and Poles. Religions: 63% Roman Catholic, 9% Protestant, 4% Greek Catholic, 2% other churches. Type of government: republic, with parliamentary democracy. Head of government: Prime Minister, generally the leader of the largest party in parliament, this post holds most real executive authority. Legislative body: National Council, a one-house parliament elected at least once every four years. Head of state: President, elected once every five years, largely ceremonial.
What are we proud of?
Mountains
Natural richness abounds the lands of Slovak country. Beautiful mountains can be found in almost every corner - and as the national symbol on the flag! National parks like Tatra and Fatra are visited by people that fall in love with them instantly. High Tatras are the smallest alpine mountains in the world and their diversity is almost unbelievable. Slovaks value their mountains greatly, many incorporated them in their lifestyle. You will often find small babies in their parent's back racks on the way to some peak. That's how passionate hikers are born!
Hockey
Every year during Ice Hockey World Championship, every Slovak goes to a friend's house, to a bar or to a city centre and watches the matches on a big screen. Slovak flags are waving all over. Downtowns are full of fans - it means everyone.
Slovaks and Czechs are one of the best hockey players in the world, along with Canada and the Scandinavians. In 2002, Slovakia's hockey team won the championship. Last year we ended up with silver medal. All Slovakia was on the edge.
Women
Did you ever hear that Slovakia grows the most beautiful women? It is a worldwide-known fact. Come to see for yourself. Walk the street of any town or village. Slovak girls are also very successful models: Adriana Sklenarikova, Michaela Kocianova (Victoria's Secret angel), Andrea Veresova, Michaela Hlavackova to name the few.