Slovakia is a country situated between Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and Ukraine.
If you are below 26 years old or widowed, or disabled pensioners under 62, and seniors 62 and older, you get to travel by train for free using the national railways. This privilege is enjoyed by citizens or permanent residents of countries that are member states of the European Union.
Slovakia Facts Trivia Questions and Answers
You can explore the outdoors by touring the wonderful mountains of High Tatras with peaks over 2500 m and glacier lakes formed thousands of years ago. Other spectacular sceneries include the; wild canyons, Low Tatras with lush alpine meadows, and beautiful valleys in Little Fatra and Pieniny.
The country houses the Stará Bystrica – the world’s most accurate astronomical clock. Towering above the central square, the colorful clock displays accurate time, historic Slovakian figures, and an hourly parade of small statues representing saints.
Here are more fascinating facts about Slovakia. Take the quiz to find out!
1. What is the capital city of Slovakia?
2. The national flag of the Slovak Republic is red, white, and blue. The same colors are used by a number of other countries in the region because they are considered to represent what concepts?
3. How many countries border Slovakia?
4. Bratislava, the Slovakian capital city, was built on the banks of which major river?
5. How would you say Slovakia in Slovak?
6. Name the century in which Bratislava is first mentioned in written records?
7. About how many inhabitants did Slovakia have when it gained its independence in 1993?
8. What best describes the terrain of the Slovak Republic?
9. Slovakia was a federative state with another country till 1993. Which one?
10. What is the nearest European capital city to Bratislava?
11. What was the name of the national currency in Slovakia before it adopted the Euro?
12. What is the name of the Slovak anthem?
13. What is the name of the highest peak in Slovakia?
14. Bratislava has been a city of many names. There was the German name (Pressburg), Hungarian (Pozsony), an older Slovakian name (Presporok), and an old Greek name. What was the old Greek name?
15. The southernmost point in the country of Slovakia is near the village of Patince, on the Danube River. Which of Slovakia’s neighbors is adjacent to this point?
16. What is the name of the largest national park in Slovakia?
17. Which native purple fruit is used to produce Slivovica, a Slovak liqueur brandy?
18. What is the meaning of the name ‘Bratislava’?
19. What is the longest river that flows wholly in Slovakia?
20. What is closest to describing the seasonal temperature changes of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia?
21. What is the most popular spectator sport in Slovakia?
22. Which religion is most of the people in Slovakia (60%)?
23. What is it that makes Bratislava a unique capital?
24. The national anthem of Slovakia is “Lightning Over the Tatras”. To which significant geographic feature does it refer?
25. High Tatras in Slovakia is the highest range of which European mountain system?
26. How many sq. kilometers does Slovakia have?
27. In southern Slovakia a lot of people speak another language in addition to Slovakian. Which language?
28. How often are parliamentary elections held in Slovakia?
29. Which mountains were originally declared to be the second-highest in what is now Slovakia when the first official measurements were made in the 18th century, but are now considered to be the country’s highest point?
30. Which of these cities does not have a chemical factory?
31. Bratislava’s landmark airport is named after which famous politician, pilot, general, art critic, diplomat, and astronomer?
32. Which is Slovak national food?
33. Bratislava Castle was built in a strategic place on the left bank of the Dunaj (Danube) and is one of the city’s well-known landmarks. The castle is unforgettable in the context of Central European castles. What is unique about it?
34. When you ride the cable car to the top of Lomnicky Peak, what will you find there?
35. Which three colors make up the Slovak flag?
36. When did Bratislava become the capital of the Slovak Republic?
37. Krivan, at one time thought to be Slovakia’s highest peak, is considered a national treasure. Which of these has NOT featured an image of Krivan?
38. The Tatra Mountains form a border with what other country?
39. How do you say “Good morning” in Slovak?
40. How high is the highest point in Slovakia?
41. Apart from the Slovak Republic, Bratislava has also been the capital of another area. What is that area?
42. Since Slovakia is landlocked, its lowest point is not at sea level, which is the case for many countries. On which tributary of the Tisa is Slovakia’s lowest point situated?
43. What do Slovaks traditionally eat as the main part of their meal to celebrate Christmas?
44. What is the name of the oldest university in Bratislava that also teaches the Slovak language?
45. “Two centers – one economical region.” This is the keynote of project ‘Twin City’ joining Bratislava with another Central European capital. Do you know which one?
46. How many sq. kilometers does Slovakia have?
47. Bratislava is a modern growing city with increasing demands on its transportation infrastructure including bridges over the river. The bridge that was completed in 2005 has the very interesting name of ‘Apollo Bridge’. What does ‘Apollo’ stand for?
48. How often are parliamentary elections held in Slovakia?
49. Bratislava prides itself on public transport, which is sophisticated with perfect coverage. Which of the following conveyances is not available in Bratislava?
50. Where is the geographical central point of Europe?
51. Who are the most successful athletes of Slovakia?
52. Who is the inventor of the parachute?
53. What is the name of the traditional Slovak speciality made of sheep cheese?
54. What is the name of the specific Slovak spirit?
55. Where is the longest wooden bridge in Europe?
56. Which country is the world’s leading per-capita car manufacturer?
57. Which enterprise operating without any break is the oldest in the world?