Slovakia

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Slovakia
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Famous People

• Jaro Janosik Who was considered the Slovak Robin
  Hood
• Peter Stastny A hockey player.
• Ludovit Stur A writer

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Recreation

• Soccer, Hockey, and Tennis are the most popular
  sports
• Other Forms of recreation in Slovakia are Movie
  going, Hiking, Swimming, Camping
• Many Slovaks Spend Weekends in Tatry Mountains At
  health spas or the countryside

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Religion

• Freedom of worship is guaranteed in Slovakia.
• Many People have deep religions.
• The Majority is Roman Catholic

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General Attitude

• Slovaks value good humor, and hard work.
• They will go out of their way to help a stranger.
• Education, Modesty, And honesty are also admired.

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Interesting Facts

• The capitol is Bratislava.
• The population is 5,431,363.
• Life expectancy 70 (male) 78 (female.)
• Area in square miles18,859

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Holidays

• Sylvesters Day (new years eve)
• Independence day
• New years day
• 3 Kings Day and Orthodox Christmas
• Christmas is the most popular holiday where
  children receive gifts of candy, fruit and nuts.

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Education

• Education is Free at public schools
• College is free, Although you need to be accepted
• School begins at age 6 and goes on for 10 years.

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Personal Appearance

• Business men wear suits
• Jeans and T-shirts are popular
• Women and girls may wear dresses or skirts

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Credits

• http//www.online.culturegrams.com