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Slovakia

Europe

Capital

Bratislava

Population

5,518,055

Area

49,035 km²

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Phone Code

+421

ISO Codes

SK / SVK

ISO numeric

703

Internet domain

.sk

Timezone

UTC+1

Religion

Christianity

About Slovakia

Slovakia peacefully separated from Czechoslovakia in 1993. Bratislava sits on the Danube bordering Austria and Hungary. Slovakia has stunning medieval castles and Tatra Mountains.

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Languages

Slovak

Slovakia in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	113 people per km² rank 81 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.0682 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe	0.74% of its people, 0.213% of its land area
Area in square miles	18,933 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Dominican Republic (48,671 km²)
Closest in population	Norway (5,519,167 people)

Who else uses EUR?

26 other countries in our list also use EUR: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland and 18 more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Slovakia?

The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.

What is the population of Slovakia?

Slovakia has a population of approximately 5,518,055 people.

What currency does Slovakia use?

The currency of Slovakia is the Euro (EUR).

What languages are spoken in Slovakia?

The official or major languages of Slovakia are Slovak.

Did You Know?

Slovakia ranks #118 of 196 countries by population, with about 5,518,055 people.
Slovakia ranks #127 of 196 countries by area, covering 49,035 km².
Within Europe, Slovakia ranks #25 of 45 countries by population.
Slovakia recognises 1 official or major language(s): Slovak.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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