Slovakia belonged to Tsjecho-Slovakia. from 1945. But  in '93 it became an independent country. Member of the EU.

There are no much inhabitants and on the other hand it counts with extended nature. Therefore Slovakia offers a lot of possibilities for outdoor sports.

Icehockey is the most popular sport, but also  the tennis star Hantuchová and swimmer Maravcová are still popular these days.

Video of a cycling trip in the Czech & Slovak Republics. Reporters: Marijcke and Dennis Koomen.

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