Slovakia Official name: The Slovak Republic Date of the
republic's establishment: 1 st January 1993 1 st January 1993 State
organisation: republic Political system: parliamentary democracy In
the picture: The High Tatras our pride
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Constitutional System: constitutional and legislative power
(National Council of the SR) executive power (the president of the
SR and the government of the SR) judiciary power (constitutional
court and courts)
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State symbols
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Geographical Facts Regional capitals: Bratislava, Trnava,
Nitra, Trenn, ilina, Bansk Bystrica, Preov, Koice Official
language: Slovak Capital city: Bratislava Neighbouring countries:
Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria Area: 49 035 km2
Population: 5 379 455 (51.4% women) Population density: 109/km2
Ethnicity of the population: Slovak (85.8%), Hungarian (9.7%),
Romany (1.7%), Czech (0.8%), Rusyn, Ukrainian, Russian, German,
Polish and others (2%) Population by religion: believers (84.1%) of
which:Roman Catholic (68.9%), Evangelical (6.9%), Greek Catholic
(4.1%), Reform Christian (2%), undetermined (2.2%), atheist
(13.7%)
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Region of ari ari is situated in the northern part of eastern
Slovakia. In the west and north-west it borders on the region of
Spi, in the west it stretches as far as the northern parts of
region of Zempln. ari is moderately mountainous and the depressions
regularly alternate with mountain ranges. The southern part of its
territory is occupied by the Koick kotlina basin. Zempln
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Folk, Historical and Geological Treasures By the way, the
locals speak their typical colourful dialect with charm and
naturalness, which contributes to the overall impression of
freshness and novelty of this area. Apart from being the trademark
of popular beer, ari is also a historical region replenished with
tourist destinations. Historical towns of Preov, Bardejov (Unesco),
and Sabinov and unique technical monuments such as the salt mines
in Solivar or the mines of Dubnk, which yielded unusually beautiful
opals, are its pride. mines of Dubnk mines of Dubnk
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Spi Castle Spi Castle in eastern Slovakia forms one of the
largest castle sites in Central Europe. It was included in the
UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993. This castle was built
in the 12 th century in romanesque, gothic and renaissance styles
with area 41 426 m.
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Bardejov Historical square and open air museum
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Sabinov archbishop church and Star ubova castle
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Preov region is the most populated
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Preov Dear Guests and ari Region Visitors ! Dear Guests and ari
Region Visitors ! You have just entered the gates of the king's
town of Preov and your steps have led you into the heart of ari.
Welcome! Consume yourself with a breath of a famous history, rich
traditions, charm, beauty of avenues and silent quarters. The town
on the Torysa river. History is hardly nostalgic. It connects with
actual life in the present. In the shadow of stone witnesses of the
past you will enjoy hospitality of our citizens and smiles of
youngsters. Culture and education are the attributes of our town,
the town that is called Athens above the Torysa river. Our citizens
wish you feel the warmth of their hearts. We hope you find
knowledge and friendly visits to our town and region. You have just
entered the gates of the king's town of Preov and your steps have
led you into the heart of ari. Welcome! Consume yourself with a
breath of a famous history, rich traditions, charm, beauty of
avenues and silent quarters. The town on the Torysa river. History
is hardly nostalgic. It connects with actual life in the present.
In the shadow of stone witnesses of the past you will enjoy
hospitality of our citizens and smiles of youngsters. Culture and
education are the attributes of our town, the town that is called
Athens above the Torysa river. Our citizens wish you feel the
warmth of their hearts. We hope you find knowledge and friendly
visits to our town and region.
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Historical merchant houses in Main Street. There is Neptuns
Fountain in front of them.
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Presov belongs to the leading centres of the Slovak Republic.
At present it is the third biggest town in Slovakia, following
Bratislava and Kosice. In the past the city was predestined by its
geographical position to become an important crossroad of a
clerical and a secular life. The first written record about Preov,
a document issued by king Bela IV, dates back to the year 1247. In
the year 2012 we shall celebrate the 765th anniversary of the Preov
establishment.
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The River Torysa Preov is a significant economic and
administrative centre of eastern Slovakia. After the town got its
town rights, the leading activities were concentrated in the
centre. They had an impact only on the surround towns but later it
was spreaded on the whole region. The position of the town is
located on the former important trade routes. Visitors of Preov are
attracted to go for a walk along the river Torysa. The town is
often nicknamed Athens upon Torysa..
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Calvary over Preov Preov is one of the largest regions in
Slovakia. Preov consists of four administrative land territories:
Preov, Solivar, algovk and Nin ebastov. Calvary is situated on a
high hill.. It consists14 chapels of the Way of the cross. It is
considered to be the second most beautiful calvary in our
country.
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Preov at night Presov is the key crossroad of the business
journeys in the past. Today it is a calm centre of the northern
eastern Slovakia. You can admire historical sights as well as make
trips to its close surroundings from the easiest walks to extreme
experiences. There are plenty of good quality restaurants, cafes
and pubs in the centre. Youll get brilliant rest in Presov.
Discover the undiscovered town. Its easy to be found, lieing
straight on the 49th parallel. English Queen wears an opal from the
worlds famous Presov opal mines on her crown. Signature on the 10
dollars note belongs to Michal Bosak, originaly from Presov. Whats
more, one of the only 4 copies in the whole world of the Turin
shroud is placed in the Presov Greek Catholic church.
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The historic centre of town is a national cultural landmark.
Geographically Preov is settled on the 49th parallel and the exact
position is 49 of north latitude and 2115' of east longitude. The
altitude of the historic centre of the town is approximatly 255 m
above the sea level.
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Education
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The System of Education in Slovakia Kindergartens (ISCED 0)
Basic Schools (ISCED 1, 2) Colleges (ISCED 3) - Grammar Schools -
Special Colleges Universities (ISCED 5)
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School Attendance Compulsory school attendance lasts 10 years
(from 6 to16 ) Kinder garten optional 0 cl B.S. Ist.level 1 4 class
B.S. IInd level 5 9 class compulsory school attendance Colleges
optional Schools: - state - private - church
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Forestry College Forestry College
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Secondary Forestry School is situated in the eastern part of
Slovakia in the town Preov ( about 100 000 inhabitants) ( about 100
000 inhabitants) In the school year our school celebrates the 48th
anniversary of its establishment. The study lasts for four years
and nowadays there are more than 270 students.
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The school is a boarding one with its own school canteen.
Students are educated in various school subjects e.g. Slovak,
English, Russian, German Languages, History, Computer Studies, PE,
RE, Maths and Special forestry subjects: Hunting, Silviculture
Forest Management Forest Engineering Forest Harvesting Forest
Protection, etc...
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Within the study here our students can obtain a driving
licence, the licence for working with a chain saw, a hunting and
shooting licence
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So they have better opportunities to get qualitied job in the
EU.
