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Map of Slovakia

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This map of Slovakia contains major cities, rivers, and highways. From the Eastern Slovak Lowlands to the Tatra Mountains, it also features a satellite and elevation map of Slovakia.

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Slovakia World Map
Slovakia on a World Map

Slovakia is a landlocked country located in central Europe. It borders five European countries including Poland to the north, the Czech Republic to the northwest, Austria to the west, Hungary to the south, and Ukraine to the east.

Bratislava is the capital and largest city of Slovakia, located in the southwest of the country. In 1993, Slovakia separated from the Czech Republic to form its own country.

The country is known for its caves and mountains. It also possesses the highest concentration of castles of any other country in the world. The geography of Slovakia is diverse, with the Carpathian Mountains running through the north of the country and the Danube River flowing through the capital, Bratislava.

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SATELLITE IMAGERY

Slovakia Satellite Map

Slovakia occupies an area of 49,035 square kilometers (18,933 sq mi) similar in size to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The longest rivers in Slovakia are the Váh, Morava, and Hron. Besides these major rivers, the Danube River also forms a partial boundary between Hungary and Slovakia.

Slovakia is highly forested with over 40% of the country covered with forests. Even the capital city of Bratislava contains the Bratislava Forest, which is 26 square kilometers (10 sq mi) and located in the foothills of the Little Carpathians. Lakes and valleys are scattered throughout the country such as the Palcmanská Masa or Orava.

Slovakia Satellite Map

PHYSICAL MAP

Slovakia Elevation Map

Slovakia’s terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous. But its terrain gradually flattens out further to the south towards Hungary. One of its most prominent features is the Tatra Mountains (or the Carpathian Mountains) in the north.

Its highest point, Gerlachovsky Stit (or Gerlach), stands at 2,655 meters (8,711 ft) close to its border with Poland. Conversely, some of Slovakia’s plains are part of the Danubian Plain, which is situated in the southwestern region of Slovakia.

Slovakia Elevation Map

POLITICAL MAP

Slovakia Regional Map

There are 8 regions in Slovakia, which are divided administratively and geographically. Regions are the first-level administrative unit but they can be divided further into kraje. Next, each kraje consists of okresy (counties or districts). The eight regions of Slovakia are Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Košice, Nitra, Prešov, Trenčín, Trnava, and Žilina.

Slovakia Regions Map

Capital City

Bratislava

Major cities and towns

Banska Bystrica
Kosice
Nitra

Presov
Zilina

Cities, towns and villages

Komaro
Lučenec
Poprad
Prievidza
Rožňava

Ružomberok
Trenčín
Trnava
Zvolen

Lakes, rivers and water features

Danube River
Hornad River

Hron River
Váh River

Mountain peaks

Carpathian Mts.
Ore Mts.
Tatra Mts

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