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Neighboring Countries of Slovakia
Slovakia shares land borders with 5 countries: Hungary (627 km), Poland (517 km), Czechia (241 km), Austria (105 km) and Ukraine (97 km).
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Countries bordering Slovakia
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Slovakia citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hungary |
Budapest | Freedom of movement | |
 Poland |
Warsaw | Freedom of movement | |
 Czechia |
Prague | Freedom of movement | |
 Austria |
Vienna | Freedom of movement | |
 Ukraine |
Kyiv | Visa-free · 90 days |
Hungary accounts for 40% of Slovakia's 1,587 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Slovakia
Location
Central Europe, south of Poland
Area
49,035 km² — about 1.5 times the size of Maryland; about twice the size of New Hampshire
Terrain
Rugged mountains in the central and northern part and lowlands in the south
Climate
Temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Gerlachovsky Stit 2,655 m. Lowest: Bodrok River 94 m. Mean elevation: 458 m.
Natural resources
Lignite, small amounts of iron ore, copper and manganese ore; salt; arable land
Natural hazards
Flooding
Good to know
Landlocked; most of the country is rugged and mountainous; the Tatra Mountains in the north are interspersed with many scenic lakes and valleys
Neighbours of Slovakia's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Germany
Italy
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Moldova
Russia
Serbia
SloveniaAlso with 5 neighbours in Europe
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Neighboring countries of Romania
Neighboring countries of Spain
Neighboring countries of Switzerland- Countries with the most neighbours
- All landlocked countries
- Visa-free countries for Slovakia passport holders
- Slovakia visa requirements
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).