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.