What is the Capital of Slovakia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Slovakia is Bratislava. Slovakia is located in Central Europe, Europe, with a population of 5,413,813. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Slovak.
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Bratislava at a glance
| Capital city | Bratislava |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia (Slovak Republic) |
| Region | Central Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 5,413,813 (121st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +421 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Slovakia
- Vienna, capital of Austria
- Prague, capital of Czechia
- Budapest, capital of Hungary
- Warsaw, capital of Poland
- Kyiv, capital of Ukraine
Slovakia in context
- Slovakia covers 49,037 km², making it the 127th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 110 people per km² ranks 80th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine.
- Slovakia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 5,413,813 people, Slovakia holds about 7.3% of the population of Central Europe.
- That is roughly 0.6% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Slovakia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Slovakia — FAQ
What is the capital of Slovakia?
The capital of Slovakia is Bratislava.
Is Bratislava the largest city in Slovakia?
Yes — Bratislava is both the capital and the largest city of Slovakia.
What country is Bratislava in?
Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia.
What continent is Bratislava in?
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is located in Europe.
Is Bratislava the capital of Slovakia?
Yes — Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia (official name: Slovak Republic).
Bratislava is the capital of which country?
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, in Central Europe.
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