The capital, Bratislava, is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Slovakia's total area is 49,035 sq km. The country's maximum length from east to west is about 416 km. The Danube River, located in the southwest, forms part of Slovakia's border with Hungary. The country is divided informally into the three regions of Western Slovakia, Central Slovakia, and Eastern Slovakia, corresponding to administrative divisions Climate Slovakia has a continental climate, with four distinct seasons.
Winters are typically cold and dry, while summers tend to be hot and humid.
In areas of high altitude, snow is often present for as many as 130 days each year. All Rights Reserved.