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Slovak Republic

Population: 5,4 mil. The official language is Slovak. Hungarian, Ruthenian, Ukrainian and German are spoken by ethnic minorities. English is also spoken.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March).
Currency: SKK – Slovak Crown – Slovenská koruna (on June 2002 approx. 1 EUR = 44 SKK)
Electricity: Generally 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Telephone: IDD is available. Country code: 421. Mobile GSM 1800/900 networks. Coverage extends over the whole country, with the exception of remote areas.
Climate: The Slovak Republic lies in a moderate zone and possesses a continental climate with four distinct seasons. The average daily temperature in winter is 2°C rising to 21°C in the summer. January is the coldest month, the hottest being July and August.
Required clothing: Medium weights, heavy topcoat and overshoes for winter; lightweights for summer. Rainwear is advisable throughout the year.

 

In the City of Nitra

Exchange Office - in down town Nitra where there are many banks e.g. Všeobecná Úverová Banka, UniBanka, Tatra Banka, ČSOB, Ľudová Banka, Poštová Banka and private exchange offices. Many of them handle international transactions and have cash dispenser units for credit cards such as VISA, MASTER, MAESTRO-Cirrus, Golden CARD and others.

 

At the University:

  • Phone boxes (telephone cards can be bought at the news stands or in any post office or tobacco shop)
  • Photocopies – service under the ”mushroom” on the left or in the dormitories;for 1 page A4, 1.50 SKK
  • Fax: +421-37-7412 626 at students disposal in the "Podateľňa"- at the University post desk under the ”mushroom” on the left in the Main Telecommunication Office in Nitra, Sládkovičova street 2.
  • The student can receive phone or fax message to the IRO in English
    tel & fax: +421-37-6511 560. This message will be passed on to him/her in his/her individual pigeon hole in the University post desk under the ”mushroom” on the left.
  • The main part of the Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering is located off the campus. This building is adapted to receive handicapped people.
    Location: Tulipánova street 7, 94976 Nitra
  • Smoking is forbidden inside the University
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