Population
5.43 million (2017)
Official language
Slovak
Currency
Slovak koruna (Sk)
Important Ministries
Official Statistics Office
Statistical Office
Trade Associations
Association of Publishers and Booksellers of the Slovak Republic (ZVKS)
Annual Book Fairs
Bibliotéka Bratislava is held over 4 days in November organised by Incheba Expo.
Translation Programmes
Slovakian Literature Abroad (SLOLIA) Grant supports the publication of Slovak literature in translation.
Slovak Arts Council’s Literature Programme is focused on support of publishing original Slovak literature and translated literature.
VAT on Books
10% for books and 20% on eBooks
Fixed Book Price System
No
Statistics
Market Report Czech Republic & Slovakia (PA, 2008) [link to download/view]
Book market statistics (PA, 2017) [link to download/view]
Useful Articles/Resources
Useful Contacts
British Council
Email: info@britishcouncil.sk
Tel: +421 (0)2 5910 2400
Department for International Trade
Email: commercial2@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +421 2 5998 2000
Publishers
Directory of Slovak Publishers (ZVKS)
Booksellers
Directory of Slovak Booksellers (ZVKS)
- Panta Rhei is a bookselling chain.
- Martinus.sk is on online retailer.
Book Distributors
Directory of Slovak Distributors (ZVKS)
Latest updates on Slovakia
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