Slovak is known mainly for its mountains, especially the Carpathian Mountains that extend towards the northern part of the country. The country maps also show The Tatra Mountains, one of the highest amongst all the mountain ranges and are one of the most frequented travel destination in Slovakia. Hron and Váh are the other major Slovak rivers along with Danube.
During 1918, Slovakia was made a part of Bohemia and Moravia, situated in the vicinity, to make Czechoslovakia. Czech Republic and Slovakia were separated in 1993. This event is called the Velvet Divorce. In May 2004, Slovakia became a member of the European Union.
Slovakia is an emerging European country. During 2006, it registered a total of 30.6 million tourists. Food and tourism industry in Slovakia has still maintained pocket-friendly rates as compared to Western Europe. However, now they are getting acquainted with the trends of the continental market. Slovakia is a place known for its caves, historic cities, wooden churches, national parks, ski resorts and other such features. Around 40 percent of Slovakia is covered with forests.
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