Slovakia produces over 1 million cars annually, ranking 20th globally. Industry contributes 12% to Slovak GDP and 41% of industrial production. Employed 80,000 people in 2014, with 1,500 at Jaguar Land Rover's Nitra plant
Born in Münchberg to Slovak parents in 1998. Started singing at age four. Moved to Ostrava after family's relocation. Studied voice at Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava
Current flag adopted by Slovakia's Constitution in 1992. Uses Pan-Slavic colors: red, white, and blue. Features national coat of arms to left of center
Slovak koruna was the official currency from 1993 to 2008. Currency was subdivided into 100 haliers (h). ISO code was SKK, local abbreviation was Sk
Founded in 1919 as Bratislava University of Czechoslovakia. Named after 17th-century Czech teacher Jan Amos Comenius. Replaced Elisabeth University after its forced dissolution in 1919. Initially recruited Czech academics due to Slovak faculty shortage
Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by five countries. Settled by Slavs in 5th-6th centuries, forming Great Moravia in 9th century. Territory became part of Hungary in 1000, then Ottoman Empire in 16th-17th centuries