Slovakia Government

The Slovakian government operates under a parliamentary republic system which is headed by both a president as well as a prime minister. The country’s president plays a largely symbolic and ceremonial role in terms of participating in governmental affairs. The ruling governing body in Slovakia is known as the National Council of the Slovak Republic. After an election the cabinet, which is appointed by the president according to the recommendations of the prime minister, is required to secure a vote of confidence from the National Council.

Slovakia has a multi-party electoral system. The 150 members who are elected to the National Council of the Slovak Republic serve a term of four years. The country’s president is elected by popular vote and may serve for five years. The prime minister is appointed by the president and is usually the leader of the political party which has garnered the majority of votes in an election. Although the President is the recognized head of state the prime minister holds most of the executive power in terms of governmental affairs.

The Slovakian government conducts the nation’s affairs from the parliament building located on the hillside of the historic Bratislava Castle. Also known as Hrad, this structure overlooks the city of Bratislava as well as the Danube River. The origins of the Castle site date back to prehistoric times when the Boleráz people first constructed settlements on the hillside location. Modern restoration work began in 1957. The official residence of the President of Slovakia is Grassalkovich Palace, which is located in the capital of Bratislava.

Slovakia has a multiparty system. Some of the most prominent political parties include Freedom and Solidarity, Direction - Social Democracy, and the Slovak National Party.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Bratislava
Languages	Slovak (official) 78.6%, Hungarian 9.4%, Roma 2.3%, Ruthenian 1%, other or unspecified 8.8% (2011 est.)
Ethnic Groups	Slovak 80.7%, Hungarian 8.5%, Romani 2%, other and unspecified 8.8% (2011 est.)
Religion	Roman Catholic 62%, Protestant 8.2%, Greek Catholic 3.8%, other or unspecified 12.5%, none 13.4% (2011 est.)
Government	Parliamentary republic
Independance	1 January 1993 (Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Area	49,035.00 km²
Water Area	930.00 km²
Land Area	48,105.00 km²
Population	5,445,802.00 A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country; slightly larger concentration in the west in proximity to the Czech border
Location	Central Europe, south of Poland
No. Bordering Countries	5
Bordering Countries	Austria 105 km, Czech Republic 241 km, Hungary 627 km, Poland 541 km, Ukraine 97 km
GDP(PPP)	$169,000,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$31,200.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are vehicles and related parts, machinery and electrical equipment, and nuclear reactors and furnaces.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include machinery, vehicles, and nuclear reactors.
Climate	Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and valleys to the east
Terrain	Rugged mountains in the central and northern part and lowlands in the south
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