The pretty little landlocked gem of Slovakia nestled in the heart of central Europe should not be overlooked. Environed as it is by Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and the Ukraine, it’s not only a strong point on any itinerary, as a standalone destination it has delights by the bucketful. Slovakia has a population of 5.5 million people, and its capital city is Bratislava. Love nature? There are the rugged, forested Carpathian Mountains, plunging ravines and sparkling waterfalls just waiting to be hiked. Adore skiing? The Slovak paradise offers cross country skiing on its winter slopes. How about history? Slovakia has castles, chateaux, gothic and baroque, as well as more traditional, homely dwellings made of wood.
Bratislava is a city threatening to bubble over into cosmopolitan status at any moment. It has a population of around 450,000 residents, and its old tow
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