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How Big Is Slovakia?

Slovakia, located in Europe, is the 129th largest country in the world, covering approximately 49,035 square kilometers (18,933 square miles). That's about 78.63% the size of West Virginia. It is home to approximately 5.4 million people.

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49,035 km²
18,933 sq mi
#129 of 236 countries
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Slovakia's Geography

Of its total area, 48,105 km² is land and 930 km² (1.9%) is water. Within Europe, Slovakia is the 27th largest of 50 countries, sitting between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Estonia. With 111 people per km², it is less densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Slovakia?

Slovakia stretches approximately 208 km (129 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 421 km (262 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 5 hours to drive across.

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How Big Is Slovakia Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Slovakia
Rhode Island 2,706 km² (1,045 sq mi) 18× smaller
Belgium 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi) 38% smaller
Switzerland 41,277 km² (15,937 sq mi) 16% smaller
Netherlands 41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi) 15% smaller
Slovakia 49,035 km² (18,933 sq mi)
South Korea 99,720 km² (38,502 sq mi) 2× larger
New York 122,283 km² (47,214 sq mi) 2.5× larger
Florida 139,670 km² (53,927 sq mi) 2.8× larger
United Kingdom 243,610 km² (94,058 sq mi) 5× larger

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Slovakia at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 49,035 km² (18,933 sq mi)
World Size Rank #129 of 236
Capital Bratislava
Population Density 111 per km²
Population 5.4 million people
Coastline 0 km
Life Expectancy 78.3 years
GDP per Capita $39,300 USD