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Language: Slovak is the official language, which is closely related to Czech. English and German are the most commonly spoken foreign languages, although outside Bratislava, English is not widely understood.
Currency: The official currency is the koruna (SKK), which is divided into 100 halier. Travelers cheques are the safest way to carry money and are accepted at all major banks and exchange offices (dollars and pounds sterling give the best exchange rates). Shops are increasingly accepting credit cards, but it is best to check beforehand. ATMs are common.
Time: Local time is GMT
+1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Electricity: Electrical current is 220/230 volts, 50Hz. Round pin plug and receptacle with male grounding pin are in use.
Communications: The international dialing code for Slovakia is +421. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). Area codes are used, e.g. Bratislava is (0)2. Internet cafes are common in most large towns and there is free wireless connection in Primates and Hviezdoslavs squares in Bratislava. Cellular network coverage is good, extending even into parts of the Tatras. Most towns have public phones and cards can be purchased in post offices and newspaper agents.
Duty Free: Passengers arriving from EU countries do not need to pay duty on any items provided they are for personal use or intended as gifts. Travelers to Slovakia from non-EU countries do not have to pay customs duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco; 2 liters of wine or 1 liter of distilled liquor and spirits; and 50g of perfume.
Tourist OfficeSlovakia Tourist Board, Bratislava: +421 (0)2 50 700 801 or www.slovakiatourism.sk
EmergencyEmergencies: 112.
Embassies
Slovak Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 237 1054.
Slovak Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7243 0803.
Slovak Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 749 4442.
Slovak Embassy, ACT, Australia: +61 (0)2 6290 1516.
Slovak Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 2051/2.
Slovak Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 660 0012.
Slovak Consulate, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 366 5111.
United States Embassy, Bratislava: +421 (0)2 5443 3338.
British Embassy, Bratislava: +421 (0)2 5998 2000.
Canadian Embassy Office, Bratislava: +421 (0)2 5920 4031.
Australian Embassy, Vienna, Austria (also responsible for Slovakia): +43 (0)1 506 740.
South African Honorary Consulate, Bratislava: +421 (0)2 5441 7841.
Irish Embassy, Bratislava: +421 (0)2 5930 9611.
New Zealand Embassy, Berlin, Germany (also responsible for Slovakia): +49 (0)30 206 210.
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