National symbols

Flag: Horizontal tricolor of white, blue, and red with the national coat of arms (double cross and triple peaks) positioned left of center

Slovakia Flag

Emblem: Coat of arms featuring a silver double cross standing on triple peaks within a blue shield

Slovakia Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Has the world's highest per capita automobile production.
  • Traditional vertical flute "fujara" is a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
  • Bratislava is the only European capital within walking distance of two national borders.
  • Has one of the highest numbers of UNESCO-listed caves in Central Europe.
  • The Tatra Mountains contain Europe's smallest alpine lake "Skryté pleso".
  • Little Carpathians wine region dates back to ancient Roman times.
  • Birthplace of former world champion cyclist Peter Sagan.
  • Banská Štiavnica was one of the first cities to introduce public electric lighting.
  • Bratislava's Man at Work statue is a popular photo spot.
  • "Človeče, nehnevaj sa!" is a national board game similar to Ludo.