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  My country: Slovakia
Updated 29 April 2004, 11.23
Slovakia's flag

Michal
Slovakia is one of 10 new countries joining the EU on 1 May 2004.

We've asked 13-year-old Michal who lives in Slovakia to tell us a little bit about life in his country.


What sports do you play?
Ice hockey and tennis

Who is your sporting hero?
Zigmund Palffy - the Slovak ice hockey player who now plays for the Los Angeles Kings


What's your favourite TV show?
I don't have one

What's your favourite film?
The Lord of the Rings - all three parts

What's your favourite book?
The Lord of the Rings

What's your favourite type of music?
I like punk and rock; the Slovak groups Horkyze Slíze and Chiki-liki-tua

Who's the biggest international singer/group in your country?
Elán, but I don't like them


What's your favourite subject at school?
Maths

Fact File
Slovakia
Capital city: Bratislava
Population: 5.4 million
Language: Slovak
Currency: Koruna
How long is your school day?
8.00am-2.00pm

Does your school have any unusual subjects?
No

What's the latest craze at school?
I don't know


What's your country's national dish?
Bryndzové Halusky (small potato dumplings with sheep cheese)

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava
What is your country famous for?
The High Tatras (mountains) and being World Champions in ice hockey

What do you like best about your country?
Everything!

What does the European Union mean to you?
I'll have more possibilities to study abroad

Michal, 13, Bratislava, Slovakia


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