News: Slovakia intends to upgrade defence ties with India as Indian President is scheduled to visit the European country. Slovakia.
About Slovakia
- Location: It is a landlocked country in central Europe.
- Bordering countries: It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest.
- Topography: The Western Carpathian Mountains (including Tatra Mountains) dominate the topography of Slovakia.
- The highest peak is Gerlachovský Peak, part of the High Tatras.
- Rivers: Slovakia is mainly drained by the Danube River. The Morava river forms its southwestern border.
- It was part of Czechoslovakia until the “velvet divorce” in January 1993.
- It is a member of NATO and European Union.
