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Originally Posted by 4X4
Well, upon researching it, on maps it's called Slovakia, but when I wikipedia'd it, it says that it's actually called Slovak Republic, or Slovakia for short. I guess I shouldn't believe everything I read on maps? Or maybe not everything I read on Wikipedia?
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Yeah, the popular name is Slovakia (Slovensko) or the long-form not-often-used name is Slovak Republic (Slovenska Republika). I believe the sign entering the country says Slovenska Republika.
For whatever reason Slovaks seem to prefer using short-form, more casual language. For instance, I was usually greeted with "Ahoj" in Slovakia and "Dobry den" in Czech Republic, although both greetings are perfectly acceptable in both languages.