Slovakia
n 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. Official language: Slovak. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: koruna. Capital: Bratislava. Pop.: 5425000 (1998 est.). Area: 49036 sq. km (18940 sq. miles)
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Slovakian adj, n