Slovakia 2016

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Opening Adresses Address by the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic ...... 3 Words by the Minister of Economy ...... 4

Self-government of the Slovak republic Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava...... 43 Slovak Republic – Maps ...... 6 Science Park of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava 45 Slovak Republic – General Information ...... 7 The University Science Park CAMBO, MTF STU in Trnava ...... 48 Self-government – Cities and Towns ...... 8 University of Žilina...... 50 Great Moravian Empire ...... 16 Roads & traffic infrastructure of the Slovak Republic Comenius University in Bratislava...... 54 Road Network ...... 17 Slovak Agricultural and Food Chamber Air Transport ...... 24 Words by the President of SAFC ...... 58 Railways Transport ...... 25 Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry Important Companies Presentation Words by the President of SCCI ...... 61 1. Industry ...... 26 The Region of Banská Bystrica ...... 64 Agricultural and Food Sector The Region of Bratislava ...... 66 Building Industry Office of SCCI Košice ...... 67 Engineering Sector The Region of Prešov ...... 68 Power Engineering The Region of Trenčín ...... 69 Electrotechnics, Electronics The Region of Trnava ...... 70 Chemical, Rubber and Plastics Industry The Region of Žilina – North-Slovakia County ...... 71 Glass and Stoneware manufacturing Addresses of National Institutions ...... 74 Wraps and Packaging Paper and Cellulose Diplomatic Missions 2. Services ...... 34 Slovak Embassies Worldwide ...... 75 Environment and Ecology Slovak Missions and Slovak Institutes...... 78 Fairs and Exhibitions Foreing Embassies Accredited for Slovakia...... 79 Financial and Economic Services Database ...... 84 Science, Research, Education Translations and Interpreting V. I. P...... 87 Transport and Logistics Register ...... 88 Water Management National Institutions, International Organizations 3. Tourism ...... 37 Hotels, Accommodation Spa

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Príhovory Príhovor ministra zahraničných vecí a európskych záležitostí SR ...... 3 Príhovor ministra hospodárstva ...... 4

Samospráva SR Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave ...... 43 Slovenská republika – Mapa...... 6 Univerzitný vedecký park STU v Bratislave ...... 45 Základné informácie o Slovenskej republike ...... 7 Univerzitný vedecký park CAMBO, MTF STU v Trnave...... 48 Samospráva – mestá a obce...... 8 Žilinská univerzita v Žiline...... 50 Veľkomoravská ríša ...... 16 Dopravná infraštruktúra Slovenskej republiky Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave ...... 54 Cestná doprava ...... 17 Slovenská poľnohospodárska a potraninárska komora Letecká doprava ...... 24 Príhovor prezidenta SPPK ...... 58 Železničná doprava ...... 25 Slovenská obchodná a priemyselná komora Prezentované spoločnosti Príhovor prezidenta SOPK ...... 61 1. Priemysel ...... 26 Región Banská Bystrica...... 64 Agrárny a potravinársky priemysel Región Bratislava ...... 66 Stavebný priemysel Kancelária SOPK Košice ...... 67 Strojársky priemysel Región Prešov ...... 68 Energetický a elektrotechnický priemysel Región Trenčín...... 69 Elektrotechnika, elektronika Región Trnava ...... 70 Chemický, gumárenský a plastikárenský priemysel Región Žilina ...... 71 Sklársky a keramický priemysel Adresy štátnych inštitúcií...... 74 Obaly a obalová technika Papier a celulóza Diplomatické misie Slovenské veľvyslanectvá vo svete...... 75 2. Služby ...... 34 Slovenské misie a Slovenské inštitúty...... 78 Životné prostredie a ekológia Zahraničné veľvyslanectvá akreditované pre Slovenskú republiku . . . . . 79 Veľtrhy a výstavy Finančné a ekonomické služby Databáza...... 84 Veda, výskum, školstvo V. I. P...... 87 Preklady a tlmočenie Doprava a logistika Register ...... 88 Vodné hospodárstvo Štátne inštitúcie a Medzinárodné organizácie v SR 3. Cestovný ruch ...... 37 Hotely, ubytovacie zariadenia Kúpele

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2 ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC PRÍHOVOR MINISTRA ZAHRANIČNÝCH VECÍ A EURÓPSKYCH ZÁLEŽITOSTÍ SR

Slovakia´s Main Priority is Successful Presidency of the EU Council

On 01 July, Slovakia will assume its first presi- With regard to our priorities, we also aim to dency of the Council of the European Union in focus on several complex issues, such as energy history. Although it has been 12 years since our security or the digital market. A special chap- entry in the EU, our European integration will ter which will test the skills of the presidency culminate with the execution of the rotating country most includes unexpected and sudden presidency with everything that pertains to it – events which have recently been, unfortunate- by exercising one of the most responsible tasks ly, numerous (like the terrorist attacks in Paris related to Union membership. or Brussels).

Slovakia is and is willing to stay within the We perceive our presidency of the Council core of the European integration. We form part of the European Union as a service for the EU of the common European currency and of the and for our partners. For Slovakia, it is an event Schengen zone of free movement. Active and of nationwide importance; for the EU, perhaps responsible EU membership continues to be a “just” another half-year rotation. We want to priority of the Slovak Government in which I am lead the EU Council so that our presidency holding for the third time already the post of benefits all. Our success also depends on the Foreign Minister. The top priority of this period way we manage to bring solutions to the most will therefore be to complete our preparation acute issues occupying the EU today. In this for the presidency and, subsequently, its con- regard, we will have to show our expertise and sistent and responsible execution. the managerial skills of our diplomats and official representatives. The chairing of one of the three most important EU institutions means not only to man- The presidency will form an opportunity age its daily work, but also to act on behalf to manifest our maturity, the ability to make of the half-billion European community of EU compromises and to be a sincere negotiator Member States. We have therefore been pre- and mediator in developing convergent views paring the presidency for almost four years, and and interests of the EU Member States. We are we leave nothing to chance. assuming this task with maximum responsibil- ity and as our top priority. The presidency, its Our first presidency will test all our skills – progress and contents will be the most serious from negotiations up to crisis management. It load test for our country. Slovakia is doing its is clear already now that it will be an uneasy utmost to make this presidency successful for task – just have a look at the agenda gath- the benefit of the EU as a whole. ered on the European table. In addition to issues that we have been aware of for a longer period of time and for which we have been preparing, we are also facing new challenges. The implementation of many recently adopted measures addressing the migration crisis will be launched during our presidency. Our work calendar will also depend on the results of the British referendum on the future relationship of the United Kingdom with the EU, to be held on 23 June – just one week before the beginning of our presidency.

Miroslav LAJČÁK Minister of Foreign and European Aff airs of the Slovak Republic

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Hlboká cesta 2 833 36 Bratislava 37 Slovak Republic phone: +421 2 5978 1111 fax: +421 2 5978 3333 e-mail: [email protected] www.foreign.gov.sk

3 WORDS BY THE MINISTER OF ECONOMY PRÍHOVOR MINISTRA HOSPODÁRSTVA

Dear Readers,

Slovakia is facing important challenges in the among other things, aims to fulfil the objectives forthcoming period. It has been preparing for of the Research and Development Strategy for its historically first presidency of the European Smart Specialisation of the Slovak Republic Union, which can present us as a modern and (RIS3). We provide systemic support to the developed country. The key topic of the Slovak implementation of production, technological, presidency is the building of the Energy Union marketing and organisational innovations from with a focus on increasing energy security and EU and state budget funds in all sectors. competitiveness, including synergies between the energy policy and climate change policy. The greatest challenges in the field of innova- The Slovak presidency of the Council of the tion, faced by Slovakia today, include the full EU will create space for negotiations on spe- utilisation and sharing of research and deve- cific draft legislation, such as regulation on the lopment results and their conversion into eco- security of gas supplies or decision on inter- nomic and social values. In spite of the fact that governmental agreements. However, the task it is currently necessary to save public finances, of the Ministry of Economy in the years to come we must keep up with our commitment to sup- will be much broader. port science, research and innovation, as they are the fundamental pillars of economic growth Innovation, support of the business envi- and new business opportunities. It is inevita- ronment and promotion of green growth ble to create for businesses the conditions for are among the key development priorities such activities. On the other hand, enterprises of the Ministry of Economy, as stated in the must realise that their chances to maintain and Government Manifesto of the new govern- increase their competitiveness would rapidly ment. The prerequisite for coping with these drop without innovating their products and tasks and challenges is the ability to adapt to services. We have emphasised several times the most progressive trends. The perspective that innovation and research must become a is mainly in the development of small and common type of entrepreneurship and entre- medium-sized entreprises through innovation preneurship must be accompanied by innova- activities. tion.

Since the future of Europe lies in innovation, Entrepreneurship is the basic prerequisite of Slovakia must also set on this path. Innovation is the dynamics of a functioning market economy therefore one of our priorities in the next years. and effective resource allocation. The improve- The level of the innovation system together ment of the business conditions is of unique with the level of education and of the human importance for Slovakia and represents the potential, information infrastructure, the leg- basic factor of competitiveness. The individual islative environment and economic incentives parameters of the business environment in represent the pillars of the knowledge-based Slovakia adequately meet the need for equi- economy. librium between the dynamics of the business sector and a balanced relationship between Innovation is considered a basic source of social partners. This is proven by Slovakia´s ensuring competitiveness, cost reduction in all position in the evaluation of the quality of aspects and subsequent economic growth. As the business environment Doing Business such, it represents the ability to see opportuni- 2016 in which Slovakia ranked 29th out of 189 ties, and not threats, in changes. The Ministry of economies of the world and, compared to the Economy of the Slovak Republic will therefore results of 2015, our country improved by eight focus the development of industrial sectors places. Historically, it is the best ranking ever until 2020 mainly on innovation based on the for Slovakia in this chart, and the Ministry of knowledge of the knowledge-based economy. Economy and the Government of the Slovak The aim is to provide more active support to Republic will seek to further improve this posi- applied research and development for the pur- tion and create favourable conditions for doing poses of industry and specific incentives in this business in Slovakia. field in the framework of the pro-innovation policy. We also aim to support entrepreneurship by removing unnecessary obstacles, restrictions Ministry of Economy With a view to international trends in innova- or duplicated requesting of data in order to Mierová 19 tion, reduction of regional disparities or sup- increase the effectiveness of administrative pro- 827 15 Bratislava 212 Slovak Republic port of research and development, we need to cesses. We want to exert further pressures on phone: +421 2 4854 1111 review the model of investment support and the reduction of direct costs induced by legisla- fax: +421 2 4333 7827 focus on enhancing the implementation of tion, which require additional investments from www.economy.gov.sk the Smart Industry for Slovakia concept which, entrepreneurs or additional costs for the admi-

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nistration of their obligations. This can be done In its activities, the Ministry of Economy of by adopting a long-term strategy of reduction the Slovak Republic also focuses on the facilita- of the regulatory business burden and raising tion of entrepreneurship and the creation of awareness on the need for better regulation. start-ups. One of the tools is the new Concept The Ministry of Economy will also take further of Start-up Support which includes 18 meas- actions to reduce the barriers to launching ures in the field of legislation, taxes, finances business, stabilise the legal environment and and education, the introduction of a new form expand e-Government services. We are prepar- of companies with capital shares – simple joint ing a specification of the critical business areas stock companies, the exemption for start-ups in Slovakia and a vision of impacts assessment from the obligation to pay a tax licence for up in 2020 (RIA 2020). A number of initiatives to to the period of three years, or cancellation facilitate entrepreneurship have been launched from January 2016 of the requirement to lodge and several e-Government elements have been a security for voluntary VAT registration for enti- implemented, such as the Single Contact Points ties which are at the stage of preparation for programme, e-Health, e-Taxes, the building of doing business, and tax reliefs on research and the network of Integrated Service Points for development expenditures. Under the innova- Citizens, etc. These initiatives will be further tion voucher scheme, the Ministry of Economy developed in the forthcoming period. It is also has supported 68 projects with a total value of necessary to continue implementing the RIA 347,000 euros. In 2015, subsidies in the amount system in the process of impacts evaluation of of 130,000 euros for the support of industrial new legislation at all ministries already at the cluster organisations were granted to seven stage of preparation of documents. In the near projects. future, the RIA process will be expanded by DIA and IIA – assessment of impacts on digitisation It should be borne in mind that the business and on the innovative environment. These two environment is not a linear, one-way pheno- tools are expected to largely contribute to the menon. In this regard, the Ministry of Economy efforts to complete the e-Government project and the government have permanently pro- in Slovakia. moted regular communication between all key social partners, groups of entrepreneurs Hence, we are gradually, yet definitely, imple- according to their size and industrial sector, menting a comprehensive strategy which, as and their self-governing representatives, i.e. a a whole, places fundamental emphasis on permanent, critical, yet effective exchange of achieving savings in the national economy opinions, positions and arguments in redefin- and public finances through viable coordi- ing Slovakia´s economic policy. nated measures in the organisation of state administration, administrative and legislative When it comes to economic growth, Slovakia requirements and institutional support to the has been one of the most successful EU coun- business sector in Slovakia. This means that tries throughout the past years. The influx of further opportunities for enhancing the busi- direct foreign investments to Slovakia contrib- ness environment in Slovakia as a factor of utes not only to the strengthening of its foreign long-term competitiveness clearly lies in the trade policy, but also to the internal market and improvement of the state’s basic administra- competitiveness of Slovak products. In spite of tive environment, facilitation and coordination this fact, it is necessary to constantly promote of the functioning of the tax and mandatory Slovakia´s attractiveness as an investment loca- insurance systems, accompanied by increased tion with an attractive and sustainable range of transparency and predictability of their relation quantity and quality of productive factors. to active business entities.

Peter Žiga Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic

5 SLOVAK REPUBLIC – MAPS SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA – MAPA

SLOVAKIA - Regions and Districts

POLAND

Čadca CZECH Námestovo Kysúcke Svidník Tvrdošín Stará Ľubovňa REPUBLIC Bytča Nové Mesto Dolný Kubín Bardejov Stropkov Medzilaborce Považská Púchov Bystrica ŽILINA Kežmarok Sabinov Martin Ružomberok Liptovský Mikuláš Levoča Ilava Poprad PREŠOV Snina Vranov Humenné Turčianské Teplice Spišská Nová Ves nadTopľov Skalica TRENČÍN Prievidza Gelnica Bánovce Brezno I Nové Mesto nad Bebravou BANSKÁ KOŠICEIII Senica Myjava Michalovce Sobrance nad Váhom BYSTRICA Rožňava Košice okolie IV Žiar nad Hronom Revúca II Piešťany Partizánske Detva Trebišov Topoľčany Zvolen Hlohovec Poltár TRNAVA Žarnovica

Malacky Zlaté Moravce Banská UKRAINE AUSTRIA Pezinok NITRA Štiavnica Lučenec Regions Krupina Rimavská Sobota Senec Bratislava IV III Galanta I II Levice Veľký Krtíš Trnava BRATISLAVA Šaľa V Nitra Dunajská Streda Nové Zámky Trenčín Banská Bystrica

Komárno HUNGARY Žilina Prešov Košice

SLOVAKIA - Geographical Map

6 SLOVAK REPUBLIC – GENERAL INFORMATION ZÁKLADNÉ INFORMÁCIE O SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKE

Total area: 49 035 km2

Capital: Bratislava

Length of state border: 1652,6 km

Population: 5 397 036 (as of 21. 5. 2011)

Political system: Parliamentary democracy

Official language: Slovak

Currency: Euro, 1€ = 100 cents

Population density: 110,2 (per 1 km2)

Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1 hour)

Country Telephone Code: ++421-

Location: Slovakia is located in Central Europe. The relief of the country is characterised by great differences. In central and northern Slovakia the countryside is hilly, it is covered with the Carpathian mountain range. The countryside of the southern and eastern Slovakia is low. Climate: The territory of Slovakia is situated in the mild climatic belt with regular alternation of four seasons of the year. The average temperature is in winter - 2° C and in summer +21° C. January is the coldest month with night temperatures -10° C and -15° C, the warmest month is July with a daily maximum temperature of approximately +32° C. National Holidays: January, 1st Establishment of the Slovak Republic July, 5th St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day August, 29th Slovak National Uprising Day September, 1st Slovak Constitution Day November, 17th Day of Fight for Freedom and Democracy Public holidays: January, 6th Epiphany (The three Sages and Christmas Holiday of Ortodox Christians) March/April Good Friday, Easter Monday May, 1st Labour Day May, 8th Triumph Over Fascism Day September, 15th Lady of Sorrows Day November, 1st All Saints Day December, 24th Christmas Eve December, 25th Christmas Day December, 26th Second Day of Christmas Important Phone Numbers: 158 (112) Police 0961 011111 Foreigner's Police 155 (112) First Aid 1181 Information on Telephone Numbers 150 (112) Fire-Service 12149 Information on International Telephone Numbers The national symbols of the Slovak Republic are the national emblem, the national flag, the national seal and the national anthem.

The national emblem of the Slovak Republic has a red, early Gothic shield with a silver double cross mounted on the central peak of the blue three hill group.

The national flag of the Slovak Republic is composed of three horizontal stripes - white, blue and red (with white at the top, followed by blue and red). In the front section of the national flag is the national emblem of the Slovak Republic.

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THE TOWN OF SPIŠSKÁ NOVÁ VES Gateway to the Slovak Paradise

The town features the park, a skatepark, a winter longest fusiform square in stadium, a minigolf area or Europe with an unforgettable an indoor shooting range, atmosphere, the highest as well as suburban sports publicly accessible church airfi eld with an opportunity Slovak Republic, Europe tower in Slovakia (87 m high), to enjoy parachute jump or N 48° 56’ 39,01’’ the youngest ZOO in Slovakia. sightseeing fl ight. E 20° 34’ 0,32’’ At the Place of Wishes you In the close vicinity of the Spišská Nová Ves with its can express your most secret town are situated the longest more than 745-year long wishes and send them by river canyon in Slovakia, history is an ideal starting ringing a bell to the heavenly the largest Slovak ice cave, point for the lovers of hiking heights to be fulfi lled. A wide 25 splendid waterfalls in 8 along harsh but picturesque range of cultural and sporting accessible rocky gorges, more gorges of the Slovak Paradise events all year round provides than 300 km of marked hiking

Tatry) National Park, which is just 30 km away, but also thermal park in nearby Vrbov, the Pieniny National Park with its raft tours of the Dunajec river on traditional Goral rafts, the caves of the Slovak Karst (Slovenský kras) National Park, or the cities of Prešov and Košice located in very short distances. An increasing interest in Spišská Nová Ves is refl ected every year in the growing number of its visitors, services concentrated not only in its centre and also in increased (Slovenský raj) National Park, suffi cient opportunities for a trails, 400 km of cycling trails, business activity. for the admirers of monuments pleasant stay. Attractiveness ski centres, cross-country ski inscribed on the UNESCO´s of the town is enhanced trails or 12 educational trails. World Heritage List and for by theatres, a gallery, The combination of those interested in inconspicu- museums, 3D cinemas, indoor nature, history and active ous but even more precious swimming pool and a lido, relaxation in the Spiš region Gothic and Iron Routes monu- wellness and fi tness facilities, is complemented by other ments that can be found in the tennis grounds, skittle and available natural beauties: fi rst surrounding Spiš region. bowling alleys, a high rope of all the High Tatras (Vysoké

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Take an opportunity to enjoy advantageous family, romantic or adrenaline stay in Spišská Nová Ves.

‘Family stay full of experiences’ (3-day package for families) includes the accommodation in the hotel** with breakfast and family

center of the town, as well as with views of the picturesque to enable you to express your Slovak Paradise National common romantic desires Park, the majestic High Tatras, or touch one of the oldest me- historical town Levoča or the dieval bells in Slovakia at the Spiš Castle, and afterwards unique Place of Wishes. experience a tandem parachute jump from a height of ‘Weekend adrenaline 3,000 m with an experienced menu with the sky’ (3-day instructor. You can also test package for 2 persons) off ers your strength and courage in you an opportunity to ‘rent’ the latest high rope park or dinner at the day of arrival, ‘Romantic stay in the me- the sky and enjoy 20-minute test your shooting talent and free entry to lido and indoor tropolis of the Spiš region’ fl ight by a Cessna aircraft accuracy at the indoor shoot- swimming pool during the (3-day package for couples) ing range from 3 weapons whole stay, Ceragem massage, wants to pamper you and of your choice. You can take ascent to the highest church your beloved one by the per- 155 steps for an amazing tower in Slovakia, visit of the fect accommodation, catering view from the highest church Place of Wishes, free entry services and relax in wellness tower in Slovakia, experience to the ZOO and AQUATERRA centre of the hotel***, provide the atmosphere of the longest pavilion with a small present you with romantic moments fusiform square in Europe for your children and free during the dinner in the and enter the nearby Slovak entry to MONKEYLAND high acclaimed stylish restaurant Paradise. Bed and breakfast rope park. NOSTALGIE in the historical accommodation in guest- -house** included. Find out more about packages in TIC or on website of the town. Welcome to Spišská Nová Ves! Contact: Tourist Information Centre (TIC) Letná 49 052 01 Spišská Nová Ves, Slovak Republic phone: +421 53 429 82 93 phone/fax: +421 53 442 82 92 e-mail: [email protected] www.spisskanovaves.eu/tic The Town of Spišská Nová Ves Radničné námestie 7 052 70 Spišská Nová Ves, Slovak Republic phone: +421 53 417 66 10, 417 66 11 fax: +421 53 442 69 80 e-mail: [email protected] www.spisskanovaves.eu/navstevnik

Photo: Miro Dibák, Peter Olekšák, Milan Paprčka, Edita Sýkorová, Lucia Kormošová, Compact Skydive

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Dunajská Streda

Dunajská feudal town. The modern Streda is a city city of Dunajská Streda in Southern was, according to the city Slovakia, chronicle, founded in 1874 located in by a merger of independent Podunajská settlements Újfalu, nížina (Danubian Lowland). Nemesszeg, Előtejed and It is part of the regional Szerdahely. government in Trnava. Dunajská Streda is the heart Basic information: 2 of Žitný Ostrov (Rye Island), Area: 48 km within the triangle formed Population: 22,989

with water temperatures Castle, a Baroque building, between 24 °C and 38 °C. built by the city’s well-known citizen and advocate, bishop Sights: Mikuláš Kondé, in 1770. The The beautiful Vámbéry castle now hosts the Museum Square is dominated by of Žitný Ostrov. Another the Gothic Roman Catholic beautiful building is Villa church from the 14th Century. Vermes. Renovated several times in the past, the interior is Well known personalities now in a Baroque style. The from Dunajská Streda: Protestant church on Hlavná Ármín Vámbéry, the famous ulica (Main Street) is from scholar of the Orient, who 1883. A synagogue once lived in the second half of the

by three important cities: Thermal baths: Bratislava, Vienna and Győr. It The thermal spa in has about 25,000 inhabitants Dunajská Streda is among the and is an urban center for most popular and most visited about 100,000 citizens of the spas in the region. It off ers of Žitný Ostrov region. healing mineral waters, a park, a small lake, swimming pools, History: a restaurant, several food The city of Dunajská Streda stands, a bed and breakfast, grew from a settlement in the and camping facilities. middle of Žitný Ostrov. The The thermal water comes teritory was inhabited as early from 1,600 meters deep and as the Bronze Age, but there on surface reaches 57 °C It is is historical evidence of the suited not only for swimming, Roman Empire, as well as the but also has healing stood on this street and it 19th Century, was a citizen of Migration Period. properties for locomotor and was the biggest temple in our town. He was an author of The city has a 950-year joint diseases. Žitný Ostrov. Unfortunately, several travel books about the history as a market town. The spa facilities, on 26 the building was bombed in Near East. Since 1405, it has been a hectars, consist of six pools 1945 and its ruins were taken away. According to historical documents, a religious school was functioning in Contact: The Mayor’s Oﬃ ce: Dunajská Streda as early as Mestský úrad Dunajská Streda the mid-17th Century and the Hlavná 50/16 fi rst 8-year secondary school 929 01 Dunajská Streda opened in 1938. www.dunstreda.sk There are other valuable buildings that showcase to [email protected] the visitor Dunajská Streda’s Tel.: +421315903911 rich history. One of the most Fax: +421315527142 prominent ones is the Yellow www.thermalpark.sk

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LIPTOVSKÝ MIKULÁŠ – The City of Olympic Winners

robber captain Juraj Jánošík was tried and sentenced in 1713. It is located within the Museum of Janko Kráľ. 5 Metamorphoses Fountain The fountain with the names of the most important personali- Slovakia, Europe ties born in Liptovský Mikuláš, 32,000 inhabitants imprinted in dark granite, is the The city is situated in the mid- most lively and most photo- dle of Liptovská kotlina (Liptov graphed place of the pedestri- 8 Liptov Gallery of P. M. Bohúň Basin), surrounded by massive an zone. Pride of place is taken The third oldest gallery in mountains of the Low and West- by Aurel Stodola, inventor and Slovakia has the largest exhi- ern Tatras and Chočské vrchy professor; one of his students bition hall from among Slovak (Choč hills). In 2016, the city was Albert Einstein. galleries and exhibits over Jasná celebrates the 730th anniver- 6 County House 5,000 works. Jasná is one of the largest ski sary of its fi rst written mention. The largest building in the 9 Our Mother statute centres in Slovakia and a tour- middle of the square housed The statute by Alojz Štróbl, na- ist and sports centre of winter The historic centre of the city is the the state administration, the tive of Liptov and prominent and summer recreation. most attractive for tourists, inviting former county court and a personality of Hungarian plas- Water Slalom Centre of Ondrej Cibák them for pleasant walks along its prison. The front face of the tic art, is recorded in the Paris The international and world 11 TOP landmarks: building is decorated with Louvre as one of the most water slalom competition site 1 St. Nicholaus Church the coat of arms of the Liptov perfect statutes of the world. is situated in the southern The oldest landmark in the County; the staircase is lighted Its bronze casting is exhibited part of the city. Its tracks are city is the largest early Gothic with beautiful stained-glass in front of the Liptov Gallery used by Olympic winners building in the Liptov region. windows designed by Ester of P. M. Bohúň. Michal Martikán and Elena 2 Koloman Sokol Centre Šimerová-Martinčeková. 10 Liptov Museum Čierny orol Kaliská. This centre presents the largest 7 Synagogue (Black Eagle) Aquapark Tatralandia collection of works by excellent One of the largest and most The hunting and fi shing The largest year-round water graphic artist Koloman Sokol, stylish synagogues in Slovakia exposition in Liptov shows the fun complex with accommo- native of Liptovský Mikuláš, is richly decorated with Art most typical representatives dation in Slovakia, the Czech whose works were also appre- Nouveau interior. of the region´s fauna. Republic and Poland. ciated by Pablo Picasso. 11 Slovak Museum of Nature Liptovský Mikuláš is the centre of 3 Museum of Janko Kráľ Protection and Caving the Liptov region, which off ers: The fi rst county house in With its unique focus, this mu- • 50 hiking trails and marked the city houses a museum seum can compete with top walking trails at a total which exhibits a number of world museums. At an area length of 1,185km curiosities from the history of of 1,400m2, it displays unique • 634km of cycling routes, Liptovský Mikuláš. exhibits, such as the skeleton 2 bike parks 4 Torture Chamber of Mikuláš of cave lion, an ancient cult • 70km of ski slopes and The torture chamber rep- mask or mysterious calcites 100km of running tracks resents one of the cruellest from the Ice Age. The museum • 3 water parks courts in the history of the visitors can try to pass a cave • Liptovská Mara water res- city, when the best known crawl, fi nd a fossil, enjoy the ervoir – water sports, boat atmosphere of the creation sightseeing, fi shing of the Earth, or refl ect upon • 4 caves what can happen if we do not • folk architecture monuments, change our attitude to the archaeological museum environment. Contact: The visitors of Liptovský INFORMAČNÉ CENTRUM Mikuláš can also use the ser- mesta Liptovský Mikuláš vices of a tourist guide by do- Námestie mieru 1 ing sightseeing in the historic 031 01 Liptovský Mikuláš, SLOVENSKO centre, mapping the history Phone no.: +421/44/16 186, 552 24 18 of the city, the lives and works e-mail: [email protected] of important personalities or www.mikulas.travel tourist landmarks. GPS: 49°05´8.70´´N, 19°36´42.47´´E

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domestic companies´ goods and Detva services consumption. Detva town owns also D E T V A is allotments of 10 ha area, situated in the which is considered to be the heart of Slovakia, future industrial park Detva – about 220 km Trstená. There is the project from Slovak capital documentation prepared for this Bratislava. business plan for building the Its area is known with precious underground services. natural and cultural values. Detva In southern part of Detva there is the centre of Podpolanie region, are some areas and building sites one of the most original Slovak of stores, services and production. regions, which was named after This site is the most lucrative natural dominant feature of the neighbouring regions as about support is one of the priorities so as about the connection with area – Polana volcano. From 1996 roads and railways. The road I/50 that the new business zones are infrastructure but it is capacity Detva is the centre of the district. (Bratislava – Zvolen - Lučenec - being created. limited because of planned road Its area is 6,809 hectares and it has Košice) is the traffic axis of the With the EU support of its R2 and also because of limits of about 15,000 inhabitants. area. It will be soon improved by structural funds (2004-2006) Detva protective zones biotopes around Geographical location of Detva building the R2 highway. Detva is town realized reconstruction Slatina River. in the centre of Slovakia enables connected with the railway line of some producing parts in There is a good opportunity not good traffic connection with the Zvolen – Lenártovce – Košice, PPS factory so that it prepared only for visit and getting known of which runs through southern industrial park for some new this region but also for investment part of the town. The nearest investments and for the creation into business and living in this cargo railway stations are in of 538 job positions, mostly in environmentally pure, clean and neighbouring villages Vígľaš and engineering professions. beautiful town in the heart of Kriváň. Airport in Sliač is only 27 The goal of building of industrial Slovakia. km from Detva. parks and zones for business in Good technical and civic Detva and surrounding villages Contact: infrastructure is available in the Kriváň and Vígľaš is to provide the Mestský úrad v Detve town. In the Strategy of Slovak opportunities for domestic and J. G. Tajovského 7, 962 12 Detva phone: +421 45 3700404, +421 45 5455202 Republic Improvement Detva is foreign companies with working e-mail: [email protected], www.detva.sk one of innovative progress poles. places in production, service and Business and employment quaternary sectors, so that for Foto: archív MsÚ

The Town of Levice The Town of Central Slovakia, and later of Levice is re-built several times to form situated in the a fortress. At present, it houses eastern part of the Museum of Tekov. the Danubian Tourist attention is attracted Lowland, and is an important by the reconstructed historic centre of the Hron Region centre, burgher houses, the Jewish cemetery, up to the Picnic (August), the Levice with prevailing agriculture teachers´ institute, the historic Cross Hill (Krížny vrch) with Fair (May and October) and and industrial production. building of a mill, or several four monuments hidden in other events. The surround- The first written mention of sacral buildings. The Calvary the vineyards (the St. Urban ings of the town provide many Levice dates back to 1156. The of Levice is a rest area with a statue, a stone well, the Jesus opportunities for fishing, dominant part of the town is view of the centre and of the Christ Cross, and the Chapel hunting, Hron river rafting or the Castle of Levice, which was wide surroundings. From the of the Holy Virgin). During horse-riding. erected in the 13th century Calvary, one can get, follow- hot summer days, visitors can to protect the mining towns ing the natural trail along the swim at the Margita - Ilona open-air pool (Kalinčiakovo), Contact: and the National Natural Mestský úrad v Leviciach Reserve of Horša Valley with Nám. hrdinov 1, 934 32 Levice typical 20-30 metre high Phone no: +421 36 6350 263 stone walls and preserved Fax: +421 36 6306 901 folk architecture is also worth e-mail: [email protected] mentioning. www.levice.sk Levice also offers a variety Levická informačná agentúra of traditional cultural events: (Levice Information Agency) the Hunting Days of Levice Ul. Ľ. Štúra 3, 934 01 Levice (April), the Theatre Festival of Phone no: +421 36 6318 037 Levice (April), the Castle Feast e-mail: [email protected] of Levice (June), the Fishing www.mskslevice.sk

12 The Town of Lučenec The Town of churches and the historical Lučenec is buildings of Reduta and the situated in the Town Hall as its main land- south of Central marks. The Jewish synagogue Slovakia, close to built in Art Nouveau style is the Hungarian borders. another historical building of The document from 1247 the protected zone. containing the first mention The city park is one of the sites for the purposes of the south-eastern part of ever about Lučenec refers most beautiful and most new investors are located Lučenec. Its total area is 169.6 to this town as an important precious parks in Slovakia, in the Industrial Zone hectares. Manufacturing halls, crossroad of trade routes and contributing to the colour of South within the cadastral warehouses and technical the centre of culture of the the town with a number of territory of Lučenec. This facilities currently occupy historical region of Novo- attractions and rest zones for industrial zone meets all the 113.2 ha. The industrial zone hrad. Kubínyi Square lies in the whole family. requirements for technical houses an Industrial Park the heart of the historical According to the Town´s infrastructure. Industrial at a total area of 6.0ha with centre of the town, with two Zoning Plan, industrial Zone South is situated in complex infrastructure, including roads and lighting. Northern part of the Industrial zone South Future investors can dispose of 54.5ha of free sites within the industrial zone and 1.9 ha within the industrial park.

Contact: Town of Lučenec Novohradská 1, 984 01 Lučenec Phone/fax: +421 47 4307 220 E-mail: [email protected] www.lucenec.sk

demoted to be a Market Town. The Town of Šamorín Towards the end of the 19th The exact time present name. The symbol of century Šamorín has grown to of the town’s Virgin Mary is often depicted a middle-class town. During beginning is not in the emblems of Šamorín: in and after the World War I. known. Accord- its coat of arms, flag or on the there was a prison camp for ing to Matthew town seal from 1405. In 1405 captured Italian and Russian Bél and other King Sigismund granted the prisoners of war. Memorials well-known historians the town with the right of a Royal pay honor to them in the local town was named after the Free Town. Šamorín enjoyed cemetery. The town’s popula- church erected in honor of all the same rights as Bratis- tion is currently over 13 000 the Blessed Virgin Mary. It lava at that time. Battles with with majority of Hungarian was first mentioned as Villa the Turks in the second part nationality. Since 2004 an Sancta Maria in records dating of the 6th century put an end Italian industrial park has from 1238. Its later name was to the town’s steady develop- being built with 15 investors Zenthmaria (1287), later Sa- ment. In 1465 it lost its Royal participating (Calearo, Eltra, MEVIS…). maria which is the basis of the Free Town status and was Twin cities: Recreation • Mosonmagyaróvár – The river Danube is visited Hungary mainly for recreational • Hainburg – Austria activities. A brand new aqua • Gheorgheni park, wellness, sport and (Gyergyószentmiklós) - congress center has been Romania opened in 2015. One of the Contact: most significant European Mestský úrad Šamorín bicycle routes can be found on Hlavná 37, 931 01 Šamorín the levee of the river and gives phone: +421 31 5900 418, easy access to the nearby fax: + 421 31 5900 400 villages, to Bratislava, to e-mail: [email protected] Vienna or to Hungary, as well. web: www.samorin.sk

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Snina Šurany The City of Sni- The territory na (216 m.a.s.l.) has been settled lies in the heart since Neolithic of a virgin nature, age, which at the confluence demonstrates the of rivers Cirocha archaeological lo- and Pčolinka, surrounded by its and new construction projects, cality „The Slovak Troy“ in the Ni- landmark and symbol of the city such as new city square, schools’ triansky Hrádok with the sculp- - the mountain Sninský kameň renovations in 2013 and a ture Magna Mater. The cultural (1005 m.a.s.l.). restoration of a classical man- life in town is provided through Snina is a part of the region sion of 18th Century, including The Town Centre of Culture and Horny Zemplin. It is also an a historically eminent statue of the House of Matica slovenská. entering point of hiking and Hercules and the Old Park. You can visit the Town Museum biking trails in the Protected Sninské Rybníky, a pound, with a permanent exhibition of Landscape Area Vihorlat located only 3 km from the city town history with its residence and Poloniny National Park, center, has became an important in a synagogue. Sport activities embracing nature reservations, touristic attraction of the region. are held in a sport hall, a riding recorded in the UNESCO World Particular importance belongs club, stadium and possibili- Heritage List in 2007. to the bio swimming pool that ties for fishing you can find at The City of Snina has 20,500 operates on water purification lakes of holiday resort Tona and inhabitants. In recent years basis, using natural aquatic Mederčina. it has been changing its face plants and algae, situated on mainly due to reconstruction 3510 sq.m., with three profound zones from 10 to 300 cm. Contact: Contact: Mestský úrad Šurany Municipality of the town Snina Námestie hrdinov č. 1, 942 01 Šurany Strojárska 2060/65, 069 01 Snina Phone: +421 57 756 1820 Phone: +421 35 6500 105 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +421 35 6500 108 More information: e-mail: [email protected] www.snina.sk; www.biokupaliskosnina.sk www.surany.sk

Turčianske Teplice Turčianske Teplice is situated in the south of the so- called Garden of 46.5 °C, meant Turčianske Teplice Turiec. It lies 518 was destined to become a spa, metres above sea and this development was begun level. The greatest under Kremnica’s rule. The springs natural wealth of Turčianske Teplice were made available to people of is to be found in its mineral springs all social strata. It became the only and thermal water, and it is one of spa in Slovakia where kidney and the oldest spa towns in Slovakia. urinary tract diseases are treated. It The first written record of the town is also well known for the success- and its hot springs dates from ful treatment of disorders of the 1281. By 1533 Turčianske Teplice movement system of both adults had become the property of the and children. The town is an ideal nearby town of Kremnica. The place for relaxation, recreation thermal water, the temperature and regeneration thanks to its of which ranges from 40.7 °C to spa, great climatic conditions and wealth of surrounding natural beauty. It offers a thermal swimming bath, mini-golf playground, tennis courts and a wide range of options for hiking and cycling in summer, and an artificial ice rink and several nearby ski slopes in winter. Contact: City hall Turčianske Teplice Partizánska 413/1, 039 01 Turčianske Teplice Phone: +421 43 490 60 11 e-mail: [email protected] www.turciansketeplice.sk

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by Master Paul of Levoča. The altar The St. Martin´s Church and the Levoča will celebrate its 500th anniversary Trstená complex of historic monuments in 2017. Thanks to this piece of work located in the centre of the town The Church of by the well-known wood-carver as The town is situ- represent the historic landmarks of St. James, declared well as other monuments, Levoča ated in the upper Trstená. basilica minor in was added by UNESCO to its World part of Oravská 2015, is an important kotlina (Orava The closeness of Western Tatras, Heritage List. The basilica includes the Orava Village Museum or Orava monument of sacral a high tower offering a unique view Basin) in close art and one of the neighbourhood Dam offers many possibilities for the of the square and its surroundings. development of tourism. largest gothic temples in Slovakia. Once reconstructed, it will be open to Poland. It was The basilica and its interior have to the public. founded in 1371 been a national cultural monument as a market town. The position of Contact: since 1965. Believers, tourists, as well Mesto Levoča Trstená influenced its development, Mesto Trstená as artists are particularly attracted Námestie Majstra Pavla 4 having become an important centre Bernolákova 96/8, by the highest original winged 054 01 Levoča of trade and crafts. Pottery was of 028 01 Trstená, Slovensko altar in Europe and the highest Phone: +421 53 451 4001, 4014, 2467, 2436 great importance and has been Tel.: +421 43 5310 100, fax: +421 43 5310 125 wooden late-Gothic altar in the Fax: +421 53 451 2246 preserved until today in the form of e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] world, the best-known piece of art E-mail: [email protected], www.levoca.sk traditional ceramics of Trstená. www.trstena.sk

enough job opportunities, but also splendid mountain area offering Hurbanovo to offer a vision how to preserve and Tvrdošín a wide range of the opportunities appreciate the cultural and social for hiking and climbing, cycling Hurbanovo is contributions of its active part of the The town itself or skiing. There are open air located on a climate population. In this context, the town serves as the geothermal pools, open all year, with warmest part of the is successfully involved in projects on cultural, social, suphate-calcium-magnesium water Danube Plain in the economic competitiveness, which, administrative and rich in iron having positive healing southern Slovakia. in co-operation with EU and Slovak economic center effects on locomotive system Town Hurbanovo authorities bodies it is investing of the municipality problems and a water park with has 7 urban districts in modern technologies and Tvrdosin. The rehabilitation services. with more than 7,800 inhabitants. development strategies. Gothic Wooden Church from the Contact: On its territory, the value architectural Mesto Hurbanovo 15th century, awarded by Europa Municipality of the town Tvrdošín and artistic monuments, significant Komárňanská 91 Nostra for its preservation, was listed Trojičné námestie 185/2 institutions and strategic objects are 94701 Hurbanovo, SLOVAKIA in UNESCO Cultural World Heritage 027 44 Tvrdošín situated. Phone: +421 (0)35 3700 222 as the most significant monument Phone: +421 43/5309011 The perspective of the town is E-mail: [email protected] (2008). Oravice, the recreational Fax: +421 43/5322107 connected with its ambition to www.hurbanovo.sk site, is the most important part e-mail:[email protected] provide citizens with not only Follow us on Facebook & YouTube channel! for tourism. It is situated in the More information: www.tvrdosin.sk

for administration, commercial, popular in Vráble since the 18th Sobrance education and cultural activities for Vráble century. The area north-west from the 47 villages of this region. Sobrance town centre is characterised by wine The center of has more than 6,000 inhabitants The Town of Vráble houses with original architecture and the region near and very good organized network is situated within the production of quality wines. After the state border of school and medical care. Local the agricultural the partial downsizing of industrial with Ukraine is culture is ensured by the municipal area of the production in the 1990s, the town the district town culture center with its extraordinary Danubian Lowland began to build an industrial park. Sobrance. It is and unique Guitar museum. Close in southern Today, this industrial park houses limited in the north surrounding of Sobrance is offering Slovakia. The oldest companies which provide jobs to the by the mountain range Vihorlat a lot of tourism destinations and wine written mention about the town is inhabitants of the Vráble region. and in the south penetrates this producing locations, too. from the Bill of King Belo IV of 1265. region into the East Slovakian Plain. Contact: From the 14th century until 1848, Contact: The first written reference dates Town Sobrance Vráble was the seat of predialists of Mesto Vráble 1344. The outbrust of activities Štefánikova 23, 073 01 Sobrance, Slovakia the Archdiocese of Esztergom. The Hlavná 1221, 952 16 Vráble, SLOVENSKO registered Sobrance after World Phone: + 421 566522210 most valuable monument is the Phone: +421 37 7777022, +421 37 7777011 War 2nd. In the following period e-mail-: [email protected] Neo-Romanesque Roman-Catholic E-mail: [email protected] has become the community center www.sobrance.sk church. Wine-growing has been www.vrable.sk

The Monument of the Soviet Army. Svidník The dominant feature of the center is a Statue of Army General Ludvik Svidník is a town Svoboda, which is the only one in in northeastern Central Europe. In the surrounding Slovakia. It has of the town there are 11 temples of a significant position Eastern ceremony which are national on the road Vyšný cutural monuments. Komárnik – Barwinek Svidník has renovated all the main that is the largest crossing from roads and a great contribution to Slovakia to Poland, but it also has the development of the whole a strategic location on Via Carpatia, region will link Svidník - Prešov with which is also called the way of the expressway R4. future for Eastern Europe. Svidník boasts of two museums: the Mestský úrad Svidník Museum of Ukrainian Culture with Sovietskych hrdinov 200/33, 089 01 Svidník open air museum in nature and The + 421 54 7521 098, + 421 54 7521 154 Institute of Military History with [email protected], www.svidnik.sk

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869 The Old Slavonic enslave. They keep open GREAT MORAVIAN EMPIRE language became the fourth house for foreigners and liturgical language in the accompany them as their – OLD-SLAVONIC EMPIRE world along with Greek, guests from one place to Hebrew and Latin; another, wherever the guests (805-905) - 9th century Methodius (815-6. 4. 885) wish. Their way of life is studied law; archbishop rough, but they are note evil- “I mind the disregard for the culture that is in Great Moravia and minded.” centuries older.” Pannonia-Sirmium - Srem. ~ 889 – Czech lands Mitrovica annexed to the Great Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.) Moravian Empire; ~ 906 Magyars invaded Great Moravia from the East, subverted the Empire and settled in Pannonia; 890 -1000 Dissemination of material and spiritual culture From Great Moravia to Bulgaria, Czech lands (Bořivoj I.- in 882 christened by Archbishop Methodius), to the Yugoslav nations and to Kievan Rus. Methodius´ followers spreading culture and literature: Climent in Ohrid, Sava, Naum, Gorazd. Centres of Slavic culture after Great Moravia: Prague, Kiev, Cracow, Novgorod, Ohrid. In Bulgaria, Methodius is commemorated on 17 July; the Methodius´ cult was laid by the Czech king Charles IV. 9th century – Slovakia and Moravia abounded in spiritual Slavic culture refl ecting the maturity of the Byzantine and Western- European letters; it was the basis of the civilisation of Central-European culture (own state, own writing, own church province, accepted by the Frankish NITRA, MIKULČICE, DEVÍN - exercises to accumulate and Constantine the Empire - 884, own books, centres, towns, castles balance energy; Philosopher – Cyril own liturgical language Rulers: Mojmír I. (830 - 863-885 Constantine-Cyril (827-14. 2. 869) devised – Old Slavonic, successful 846), Rastislav (846 - 870), and archbishop Methodius the alphabet and spelling, foreign diplomatic policy). SVÄTOPLUK I. (870 - 9. 3. with Rastislav and King and created words for Central-European civilization 894), Mojmír II. (894-907). Svätopluk founded the communication from Greek; area – Great Moravia, the Territory of the empire: material, spiritual and culture 880 The pope issued the cradle of material and Slovakia, Moravia, Pannonia, traditions of Slavonic people bull Industriae tuae by which spiritual culture; laid the Czechia and devised the alphabet; he took under protection the foundations of a new literary Slavic gods: Perun, 866 They founded the independent Great Moravian language through which Triglav, Dazhbog – god of Great Moravian training Empire the Slavs got involved in the Sun, Radegast, Zhiva college – school, where 200 Byzantine writing on the world cultural course of (Siva) – goddess of life and pupils fi nished their studies; Slavonic people: “Slavic tribes events throughout Europe. bioenergy; Slavic priests used literature – writings, poems, are accustomed to freedom MIKULČICE: palace, 10 meditations and breathing code of law; and will not let themselves churches etc.

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ODBOR 2100 - CESTNÁ DATABANKA DPT. - 2100 - ROAD DATA BANK

SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA SLOVAK REPUBLIC ZÁKLADNÉ ÚDAJE BASIC DATA ROZLOHA ÚZEMIA (km2) 49 036 AREA (km2) OBYVATEĽSTVO 5 435 273 POPULATION HLAVNÉ MESTO BRATISLAVA CAPITAL

CESTNÁ SIEŤ (km) ROAD NETWORK

ZÁKLADNÉ ÚDAJE O CESTNEJ SIETI BASIC DATA ABOUT THE ROAD NETWORK

DIAĽNICE V PREVÁDZKE - D1, D2, D3, D4 420 MOTORWAYS OPERATED - D1, D2, D3, D4 DIAĽNIČNÉ PRIVÁDZAČE 1 MOTORWAY FEEDERS RÝCHLOSTNÉ CESTY 252 EXPRESSWAYS PRIVÁDZAČ RÝCHLOSTNEJ CESTY 13 EXPRESSWAYS FEEDERS

CESTY I. TRIEDY 3 293 1st CLASS ROADS CESTY II. TRIEDY 3 616 2nd CLASS ROADS CESTY III. TRIEDY 10 369 3rd CLASS ROADS

DĹŽKA CIEST A DIAĽNIC 17 963 LENGTH OF ROADS AND MOTORWAYS

MEDZINÁRODNÉ CESTY "E" (uvažované peáže) 1 523 INTERNATIONAL ROADS "E" z toho: DIAĽNICE 413 thence: MOTORWAYS RÝCHLOSTNÉ CESTY 238 EXPRESSWAYS CESTY 873 ROADS

MEDZINÁRODNÉ TRASY "TEM" 928 INTERNATIONAL ROUTES "TEM" z toho: DIAĽNICE 408 thence: MOTORWAYS RÝCHLOSTNÉ CESTY 49 CESTY 471 ROADS

KORIDORY "TEN-T" 1513 "TEN-T" CORRIDORS z toho: DIAĽNICE 413 thence: MOTORWAYS RÝCHLOSTNÉ CESTY 251 EXPRESSWAYS CESTY 849 ROADS

HUSTOTA CESTNEJ SIETE ROAD NETWORK DENSITY km/tis. km2 366 km/ths. km2 km/tis. obyvateľov 3,3 km/ths. population

ZÁKLADNÉ ÚDAJE O MIESTNYCH KOMUNIKÁCIÁCH BASIC DATA ABOUT THE URBAN ROADS:

MIESTNE KOMUNIKÁCIE 25 942 URBAN ROADS HUSTOTA CESTNEJ SIETE DENSITY km/tis. km2 529,0 km/ths. km2 km/tis. obyvateľov 4,8 km/ths. population

CELKOM (km) TOTAL

DĹŽKA CELKOM 43 905 TOTAL LENGTH HUSTOTA DENSITY km/tis. km2 895,4 km/ths. km2 km/tis. obyvateľov 8,1 km/ths. population

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