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Soviet military 1:200 000 (~1979): 12 maps |
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Soviet military 1:50 000 (~1944): 40 maps |
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Austrian military 1:75 000 (~1888): 47 maps |
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US military 1:250 000 (~1956): 9 maps |
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US military 1:1 000 000 (~1977): 2 maps |
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The topographic map set of Slovakia features maps of Carpathians, Tatras maps, Gerlachovsky Peak maps, Ďumbier maps, Tatranská Lomnica map, Skalnaté Pleso maps, Damber and Chopok maps. You will find as well Danube maps, Hron maps, Nitra maps, Vah maps and Velké Gintsevo Pleso maps. There are also Bratislava maps, Trnava maps, Trensianske Teplis maps, Slovak Karst maps, Mala Fatra maps, Spiski Hrad maps, Jasna maps, Bardejovské Kúpele maps, Dudince maps and Podbanské maps displayed in the set of Slovakia.
Slovakia is a country situated in Central Europe. Slovakia borders on the Czech Republic and Austria in the west, Poland in the north, the Ukraine in the east and Hungary in the south. The territory of Slovakia is 49,036 sq km.
Relief. Slovakia’s terrain is characterized by mountainous landscapes. The Carpathian Mountains cover over a half of the northern part of the country. The most mountainous part of the Carpathians is the High Tatras, with numerous scenic lakes and valleys, where Gerlachovsky Peak (Gerlachovský Štit), 2655 m high, is situated, the highest peak of Slovakia and the whole Carpathian region. There are lowlands in the south-western (along the Danube) and south-eastern parts of Slovakia.
Mountains. The Low Tatras lie in the central part of Slovakia. Despite their lower heights, the Low Tatras often have more snow on their slopes than the High Tatras. The highest peak is Ďumbier, 2043 m high. The Low Tatras form the protected Nizkotatranski National Park.
The High Tatras are the highest mountains in Slovakia. There is a national park here with over 300 mountain peaks.
Other prominent peaks include Tatranská Lomnica, Skalnaté Pleso, Damber and Chopok.
Rivers. The rivers flowing through the country include the Danube, the Hron, the Nitra and the Vah.
Lakes. In the High Tatras, there are a lot of natural high-altitude lakes. Lake Velké Gintsevo Pleso, situated at an altitude of 1,945 m, is considered to be the biggest and deepest lake. Its surface has an area of 20 hectares and it reaches 53 m in depth.
National Parks and Reserves. In Slovakia, there are five national parks and 16 protected zones, of which the most interesting is the Tatras National Park (888 sq. km.), the Low Tatras National Park (802 sq km), The Pieninski National Park (21 sq km), the Malá Fatra National Park (198 sq km) and the Slovenian Paradise karst area.
Sightseeing.
Bratislava (known as Pozsoni in Hungary and Pressburg in Germany) is the biggest city of the country and its capital since 1969. The Carpathian Mountains, which begin at the Iron Gate in Romania, end here. In the old city, there are many historical sites that have been preserved. They can tell about the past of the city, which was controlled by Hungary for a long time. Bratislava’s museums overwhelm their visitors with diverse topics of their collections.
The Vysoké Tatry (the High Tatras) is the only Alpine-type mountain range in Eastern Europe and the smallest mountain range in the world. The narrow rocky ridges rise above the wide glacial valleys with precipitous slopes. The foothills are covered with dense coniferous forests. The natural beauty of the place, concentrated on a relatively small area of 260 sq km, includes 30 valleys, over 100 crystal-clear lakes and a lot of turbulent streams. A network of trekking routes, with the total length of about 600 km, covers all the mountainous valleys and most of the peaks. The Tatranská Magistrala is a 65-km highway, which winds along the upper part of the southern ridge of the High Tatras, which offer magnificent views.
Trnava is the oldest city in Slovakia and the first to be awarded the right to self-government (by the Hungarian King Bela IV in 1238). Although the view may be a bit spoiled by modern buildings, there is a beautiful old part of the city surrounded by walls. Moreover, the city was the religious center of Hungary for over three centuries and it celebrated its 750th anniversary in 1988.
Trensianske Teplis is a resort town in western Slovakia. Trekking routes lead to green hills surrounding the resort. There are thermal baths (open from May to September) and five hot sulfur springs here. Fans of exotic views are encouraged to visit Hamam, a collection of Turkish baths, located in the heart of the city. Trensianske Teplisa can be reached by train going from Trnensina to Zilinu.
The Slovak Karst is an area of limestone canyons and caves, which is located in the eastern part of Slovakia’s Red Mountains, whose central mountain ridges extends up to the Hungarian border.
The Mala Fatra (Small Fatra) Mountains extend for 50 km to the north-west of Slovakia. Velky Kriyan (1,709 m) is the highest peak of the range. In the heart of these mountains lies the Vratna National Park, a beautiful mountain valley with wooded slopes. This place offers great opportunities for lovers of walking, from forest tracks to winding mountain trails, while in winter the valley becomes a popular ski resort.
Spiski Hrad is the biggest Slovak castle. It was founded in 1209, destroyed by Tatars in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 15th century. Although the castle was damaged by a fire in 1780, the part that survived is simply superb.
Tourism. Slovakia is famous for its walking routes, but rafting is also popular here, especially on the Danube River in the Pieniny National Park. In addition, there are many ski resorts in Jasna, the Low Tatras and the Malá Fatra. In Slovakia, there are many deserted roads with beautiful surroundings and scenery, which offer extraordinary opportunities for cycling.
The High Tatras is a great place for skiers and lovers of winter recreation in the mountains. These are a number of ski resorts in the south of the country, such as Strebsko Pleso, Smokovec and Tatranska Lomnica. The Low Tatras are more suitable for active skiers, while the High Tatras are better suited for beginners and are a place for children’s recreation.
Other resorts on the territory of Slovakia include Bardejovské Kúpele, Dudince Podbanské and Jasna.
The resorts well-suited for summer holidays and water sports are such artificial reservoirs as Grušev, the Oravská Barrier, Liptovská Mara and Zemplínska Šírava. For recreation and therapeutic purposes, one can visit major underground mineral and thermal springs. The best-known balneotherapeutic mud resorts are Trenchanske Teplice, Bardejovské Kúpele, Sliač and Dudince, as well as climatic health resorts in the highland areas, such as Lake Strbske Pleso and Novy Smokovec.
Climate. The climate in Slovakia is moderately continental. The average daily temperature is +21°C in summer and -2°C in winter. The coldest month is January, while the warmest months are July and August. In the mountains, the rainfall reaches 1600-2100 mm a year, while in the flat areas it is 450-700 mm a year.