+**Slovakia** is a landlocked nation in [Central Europe](/wiki/central-europe), characterized by its rugged [Carpathian Mountains](/wiki/carpathian-mountains) and a rich tapestry of folk traditions. Formerly part of Czechoslovakia, it emerged as an independent republic in 1993, with Bratislava as its vibrant capital.
+## See also
+- [Bratislava](/wiki/bratislava)
+- [Czech Republic](/wiki/czech-republic)
+- [Danube River](/wiki/danube-river)
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