About Slovakia
Slovakia is the country where you are welcomed by people to offer you bread and salt
Slovakia. Little big country.
The country with an area of 49 035 km2 and population almost 5.5 mil. In the heart of central Europe.
What should you know about Slovakia?
The history of Slovakia started in the 4th century and country during its existence was part of four great empires – Great Moravian, Hungarian-Austrian empires, Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia. Today Slovakia enjoys political freedom for almost 30 years with the first female president elected by people in 2019.
What can you find here?
Slovakia is the country of castles and chateaux. More than 425 manor houses, 180 castles and chateaux as well as castle ruins are waiting to be explored. Also there are about 7000 caves, 18 of them are accessible, while several of them are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The longest cave is 40 453 m long and the deepest cave has 499,86 m.
The country itself offering authentic and extraordinary experiences for traveling.
Why bread and salt?
The tradition originated from our ancient Slavic ancestors from the period of the Great Moravian Empire. At that time fresh bread and salt were very valuable. The bread is the symbol of life, while the salt is interpreted as an health and based on an old fairy tale, the salt is prized more than gold.
Would you like to know more about Slovak history?
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Are you interested in nature adventures?
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What are cultural differences in Slovakia?
Meetings and greetings
Warm but not effusive, handshake, direct eye contact, "Dobré ráno," "Dobrý deň," and "Dobrý večer."
Visiting someone
Shoes off at the door, take wine, flowers or good quality chocolates for the hostess.
Eating out
Fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating, Wait for the host to say "Dobrú chuť."
Business tips
Formal and distant approach. Handshakes should be firm and confident. Business cards are exchanged without formal ritual.
... and what to do with offered bread and salt?
Soak it in salt and eat it
