Slovakia
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 49,037 km²
- Capital
- Bratislava
- ISO
- SK
What the flag means
It places the national emblem on the Pan-Slavic white, blue, and red, making it easier to tell apart from flags with similar colors. The three hills in the emblem are said to stand for the Tatra, Fatra, and Mátra mountains.
Fun facts
- FlagThe coat of arms on the flag of Slovakia shows a white double cross standing on 3 hills.
- GeographyGerlachovský štít in Slovakia is the highest mountain in the entire Carpathian Mountains.
- GeographyBratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is an unusual capital that borders 2 countries, Austria and Hungary.
- CultureA famous Slovak dish is “bryndzové halušky,” potato dumplings mixed with sheep’s cheese.
