Overview
As former part of the united Czechoslovakia, the independent Slovak Republic is making its presence felt on the global tourism map. Located amidst mighty Tatra Mountains, the country has some of the gorgeous canyons, caves, lowlands, and meadows to show to the world.
The tourists can indulge in a number of activities all the year-round. For instance, hiking is immensely popular adventure sport during summers, and winters can be made more exhilarating with skiing on the icy slopes of Tatra Mountains. The capital city of Bratislava has its own charm, attracting the limelight among other small, but beautiful, cities and towns.
Gone are the days when Slovak Republic had to rely on its more dominant partner – the Czech republic – for almost everything. The modern Slovak Republic has carved a niche for itself in the emerging global scenario, and is now a proud member of EU. More and more business and tourist activities are now being witnessed in the entire country.
After the famous peaceful ‘Velvet Divorce’ from Czechoslovakia in January 1993, the history travelled a full circle for Slovak Republic. Czechs and Slovaks were united at the end of the First World War, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dissolved. During the Second World War, the Nazis captured Czechoslovakia and after the war, the Russians made it a part of Soviet Union. Finally, in 1990, Czechoslovakia became a democratic republic with President Václav Havel at the helm.
The ‘Velvet Divorce’ came about due to the growing anxiousness among the Slovaks about the crash of nation’s economy.