Slovakia

Slovakia Official name: The Slovak

Republic

Date of the republic's establishment:

1st January 1993

State organisation: republic

Political system: parliamentary democracy

In the picture: The High Tatras – our pride

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)

State symbols

Geographical Facts Regional capitals: Bratislava, Trnava, Nitra, Trenčín, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Prešov,

Košice

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%)

Region of Šariš Šariš is situated in the

northern part of eastern Slovakia. In the west and north-west it borders on the region of Spiš, in the west it stretches as far as the northern parts of region of Zemplín. Šariš is moderately mountainous and the depressions regularly alternate with mountain ranges. The southern part of its territory is occupied by the Košická kotlina basin .

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, Šariš is also a historical region replenished with tourist destinations. Historical towns of Prešov, Bardejov (Unesco), and Sabinov and unique technical monuments such as the salt mines in Solivar or the mines of Dubník, which yielded unusually beautiful opals, are its pride.

Spiš Castle

Spiš 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 12th century in romanesque, gothic and renaissance styles with area 41 426 m².

Bardejov Historical square and open

air museum

Sabinov archbishop church

and

Stará Ľubovňa castle

Prešov region is the most populated

Prešov Dear Guests and Šariš

Region Visitors! You have just entered the gates of the

king's town of Prešov and your steps have led you into the heart of Šariš. 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.

Historical merchant houses in Main Street. There is Neptun’s Fountain in front of them.

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 Prešov, 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 Prešov establishment.

The River Torysa Prešov 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 Prešov are attracted to go for a walk along the river Torysa. The town is often nicknamed Athens upon Torysa.

Calvary over Prešov

Prešov is one of the largest regions in Slovakia.

Prešov consists of four administrative land territories: Prešov, Solivar, Šalgovík and Nižná Šebastová.

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.

Prešov 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. You´ll get brilliant rest in Presov.

Discover the undiscovered town. It´s easy to be found, lieing straight on the 49th parallel. English Queen wears an opal from the world´s famous Presov opal mines on her crown. Signature on the 10 dollars note belongs to Michal Bosak, originaly from Presov. What´s more, one of the only 4 copies in the whole world of the Turin shroud is placed in the Presov Greek Catholic church.

The historic centre of town is a national cultural landmark. Geographically Prešov is settled on the 49th parallel and the exact position

is 49° of north latitude and 21°15' of east longitude. The altitude of the historic centre of the town is approximatly 255 m above the sea level.

Education

The System of Education in Slovakia

Kindergartens (ISCED 0) Basic Schools (ISCED 1, 2) Colleges (ISCED 3)

- Grammar Schools- Special Colleges

Universities (ISCED 5)

School AttendanceCompulsory school attendance lasts 10 years (from 6 to16 )

Kindergarten

optional

0cl

B.S. Ist.level1 – 4 class

B.S. IInd level5 – 9 class

compulsory school attendance

Colleges

optional

Schools: - state - private- church

Forestry College

Secondary Forestry School is situated in the eastern part of Slovakia in the town Prešov

( 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.

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, SilvicultureForest ManagementForest EngineeringForest HarvestingForest Protection, etc...

Within the study here our students can obtain a driving licence, the licence for working with a chain saw, a hunting and shooting licence

So they have better opportunities to get qualitied job in the EU.

Thank you for your attention.