Slovakia

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Population: 5,455,407 (July 2008 est.)

Peoples: Slovak 85.8%, Hungarian 9.7%, Other and unspecified 1.8%, Roma 1.7%, Ruthenian/Ukrainian 1% (2001 census)

Economy: Slovakia has made significant economic reforms since its separation from the Czech Republic in 1993. Reforms to the taxation, healthcare, pension, and social welfare systems helped Slovakia to consolidate its budget and get on track to join the EU in 2004 and to adopt the euro in January 2009.

Politics: Parliamentary Democracy based in the capital city, Bratislava. Governed by a president, prime minister, and the unicameral National Council of the Slovak Republic.

Religion: Roman Catholic 68.9%, None 13%, Protestant 10.8%, Greek Catholic 4.1%, Other or unspecified 3.2% (2001 census)

ABWE In Slovakia

Date Entered: 1996

Major Ministries: Existing church strengthening, Leadership mentoring and development, Church planting partnerships

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