Geography, Weather, & Wildlife of Slovakia
Geography
Strbske Pleso Lake
Slovakia is a landlocked country in the middle of Central Europe. Slovakia borders the other half of its former country, the Czech Republic (northwest), Austria (west), Hungary (south), Ukraine (east), and Poland (north).
Geographically, Slovakia is fairly mountainous with the exception of the far south and southwest, through which the Danube River flows. Much of the country's small population lives in Bratislava or in the adjacent lowlands. Stretching across the northern part of the country are the Carpathian Mountains, which aren't significantly tall, but still difficult to access many parts of, causing low population levels in much of this area. Most of the population in the north lives along rivers, many of which drain into the Danube River.
Weather
Slovakia's seasons are very distinct. Winters (December-February) can be cold and covered in snow. In the mountains during this season temperatures tend to hover around 15˚ F (-10˚ C), but Bratislava and the lowlands typically remain at about 25˚ F (-5˚ C) during this time.