Slovakia is a Central European country known for its dramatic mountainous landscapes, medieval castles, and rich folk culture, with the Danube River flowing through its capital, Bratislava.
Bratislava
The nation’s capital, located on the Danube River, known for its hilltop castle and its charming, pedestrian-only 18th-century Old Town.
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Danube
Bratislava is one of four national capitals in the world located directly on the Danube, joining Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade.
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Devín Castle
At the Bratislava’s edge, the Morava River flows into the Danube beneath the ruins of Devín Castle, often creating a visible “two-tone” effect where the different colored waters meet.
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High Tatras
A dramatic mountain range on the northern border, famous for its alpine scenery, glacial lakes, and the country’s highest peaks.
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Little Carpathians
The Little Carpathians (Slovak: Malé Karpaty) are a low mountain range forming a part of the Carpathian Mountains, located in western Slovakia.
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Red fox
The red fox is the most widely distributed wild carnivore in the world, known for its extreme adaptability and its iconic reddish-orange coat with a bushy, white-tipped tail.
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