Translation S->E /E->S
čipka
lace
Name 3 big rivers in Slovakia.
the Danube, the Moravia, the Váh
Why Slovakia is called the country in the heart of Europe. Where's the geographical centre of Europe.
Geographical centre of Europe is situated on the Krahule hill, not far from Kremnica.
What is special about Banská Štiavnica?
city famous for mining
anthem
hymna
Name 3 national symbols.
What was Velvet Revolution of November 1989 about.
Non-violent transition of power in Czechoslovakia, occurring from 17 November to 28 November 1989. Popular demonstrations against the one-party government of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia included students and older dissidents. The result was the end of 41 years of one-party rule in Czechoslovakia and conversion to a parliamentary republic.
What is special about Vlkolínec?
It is an open air museum near Ružomberok, an intact mountain village with 45 buildings with the traditional features of a central European village. It is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List
valaška
decorated folk hatchet
Name 3 most common souvenirs bought by tourists in Slovakia.
decorated folk hatchet (valaška), dolls dressed in folk costumes, figures made from corn husks, ceramics (jars, vases, pitchers), crystal glass, laced and embroidered scarves and tableclothes, fujara (folk instrument)
What was Prague Spring (January 5th - August 21st 1968) about.
a period of political liberalization and mass protest in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic (January 5th -August 21st 1968). The Prague Spring reforms were an attempt by Alexander Dubček to grant additional rights to the citizens of Czechoslovakia. The freedoms granted included a loosening of restrictions on the media, speech and travel.
The reforms continued until 21 August 1968, when the Soviet Union and three other Warsaw Pact members (Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland) invaded the country to suppress the reforms.
What is special about Levoča?
beautiful historical centre, largest wooden altar in the world made by Master Paul in the early 16th century
embroidery
výšivka
Name neighbouring countries of Slovakia - say which country is in the N, S, E, W
N - Poland
S - Hungary
SW - Austria
NW - Czech Republic
E - Ukraine
Explain what is meant by the word 'Fašiangy'. Give the English equivalent.
Carnival - period from Epiphany until the night before Ash Wednesday. Celebrations of the arrival of spring. Period before the 40-day lent/fasting begins.
What is special about small towns like Bojnice,Zvolen, Trenčín, Oravský Podzámok, Spišská Nová Ves, Krásna Hôrka and Antol?
beautiful castles and chateaux (manor house, or palace, or residence of the lord of the manor)
erb
coat of arms
Name 3 mountain ranges in Slovakia.
the High Tatras, the Low Tatras, the Little Fatras, the Great Fatras
Which typical Slovak Easter traditions can you name and describe? Which traditions do you keep at home?
egg painting, pouring water on girls, whipping them with a willow whip
What is special about the Slovak cuisine? Name at least 3 national dishes or products. Give their english equivalent
gnocchi with sheep cheese, dumplings with potato filling, lokše (potato pancakes), žinčica (sour milk), borovička (juniper gin), slivovica (plum brandy)