NEW ART IN SHOP: Bojnice castle mixed media artwork Size: A4 Slovakia, Slovensko, čičmany, folklore, painting, drawing, architecture #slovakia #slovensko #bojnice #architecture #castle
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20160807-Canon EOS 6D-8740 by Bartek Rozanski
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traditionally decorated house in cicmany, zilinsky kraj, slovakia
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Slovakia
General Information
Slovakia is a country in Central Europe. It can be traced back to the inhabitants of what used to be Upper Hungary, who retained the influence of the former Slavic kingdom of Moravia, while a distinct Slovak national identity emerged in the 19th Century. The Slovak language, closely related to Czech, likely developed starting in the Medieval era. In 1918 the nation of Czechoslovakia formed after the dissolution of Austria-Hungary. On January 1st 1993, it was split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 81.4% of inhabitants are ethnic Slovaks, 8.3% ethnic Hungarians. 62% are Roman Catholic, 13.4% nonreligious. The capital is Bratislava.
World’s First Reservation of Folk Architecture
The village of Čičmany is considered to be the world’s first reservation of folk architecture. There are more than 130 houses belonging to it. The traditional wooden houses are decorated with white geometric patterns, which are the same designs as on the villagers’ folk costumes.
~ Anastasia
Economy
The economy of Slovakia is based upon Slovakia becoming an EU member state in 2004, and adopting the euro at the beginning of 2009. Its capital, Bratislava, is the largest financial center in Slovakia. Since the establishment of the Slovak Republic in January 1993, Slovakia has undergone a transition from a centrally planned economy to a free market economy, a process which some observers were to believe was slowed in the 1994–98 period due to the crony capitalism and other fiscal policies of Prime Minister Vladimír Mečiar's government.Foreign direct investment in Slovakia has increased dramatically. Cheap and skilled labor, a 19% flat tax rate for both businesses and individuals, no dividend taxes, a weak labor code, and a favorable geographical location are Slovakia's main advantages for foreign investors. Largest companies by revenue in Slovakia are Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Motors Slovakia and Slovnaft.
Free trains
In 2014, the Slovakian legislature agreed to make travel by train free to all children, seniors over the age of 62 as well as full time students under the age of 26.This deal isn’t just available to Slovak citizens either – any permanent resident of a country in the European Union can take advantage, simply registering to obtain a travel card.
~ Damian
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Slovakia
http://blog.timeforslovakia.com/10-interesting-facts-about-slovakia-3/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Slovakia
https://www.belaroundtheworld.com/what-is-slovakia-known-for/
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Bojnice castle, inspired by Slovakia
Art shop: https://www.depop.com/moviestarfrommars/
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Римско-католическая церковь в Čičmany (Словакия) ________ Чичмани (Čičmany) - необычная этнографическая деревня Словакии, в которой бережно хранится культурное наследие страны, но при этом люди в ней живут обычной повседневной жизнью и ходят в церковь, в том числе. #čičmany #slovakia #temple #church #церковь #храмымира (at Čičmany, Slovensko) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Cy2Pupo-8/?igshid=yn1nv8glej4a
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