Peter Holodňák VII.OA
Central Europe Area: 48,845 km 2 Inhabitants: 5,443,583 Cities: Bratislava(capital), Košice and Prešov Gerlach Peak: 2,655m, Kriváň, Rysy Danube, Váh, Morava, Myjava, Dunajec, Orava Veľké Hincovo pleso, Štrbské pleso, Skalnaté pleso Climate: between temperate and continental Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Ukraine
1 st May 2004 – entering EU 1 st January Euro Pros: Economical advantages Credibility in world politics Assurance Cons: Dependency on EU Economical disadvantages Emigration
Bratislava castle Spišský castle, Devín, Čahtický castle City centers of Bratislava, Košice, Banská Štiavnica or Bardejov Open air museums Caves: Dobšinská Ice cave, Domica, Ochtinská Aragonite cave Spas: Piešťany, Bardejov Nature
Folklore Traditional cuisine: sheep-cheese, cabbage(pirohy, halušky), lokša, hurky The drowning of Morena Easter – resurrection of Jesus, Holy Week, consecration, whipping, water pouring Christmas – Christmas tree, cakes, Christmas dinner(wafers, cabbage soup, fish & potato salad, bobaľky), carols, presents
Czechoslovakia Living in huts Bad-tempered, easily offended Dark and sadistic humor Slow-witted and dumb Heavy drinkers Very pretty girls
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