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 Words From

• Slo·vaki·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

Great Britain's long wait to win the Billie Jean King Cup continues after Slovakia staged an impressive fightback to reach the final.

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On Tuesday, Britain face Slovakia as they look to reach the final of the women's team event for the first time since 1981.

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Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Greece are also within striking distance for the Scots but - unlike Norway - they do not need two wins to be uncatchable.

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So is Slovakia’s prime minister, and, to an extent, Italy’s premier too.

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Meanwhile, other European countries, such as Poland, Estonia, Slovakia, and Malta, have made inroads in courting US investments, presenting Ireland with new competition from countries with cheaper housing and less rain.

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