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Population

5,449,270

Official language

Slovak

Currency

Euro

Capital

Bratislava

Time Zone

UTC+1 (CET); Summer UTC+2 (CEST)

Dialling Code

+421

Area (sq. miles)

18,933

GDP

$190.277 bn (PPP)

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Important Ministries

Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport 

VAT on Books

10% for books and 20% on eBooks 

Fixed Book Price Systems

No

Trade Associations

Association of Publishers and Booksellers of the Slovak Republic (ZVKS) 

Statistics

Market Report Czech Republic & Slovakia (PA, 2008) [link to download/view] 

Book market statistics (PA, 2017) [link to download/view] 

Annual Book Fairs

Bibliotéka Bratislava is held over 4 days in November organised by Incheba Expo. 

Translations 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. 

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 

Booksellers

Directory of Slovak Booksellers (ZVKS) 

  • Panta Rhei is a bookselling chain. 
  • Martinus.sk is on online retailer. 
Publishers

Directory of Slovak Publishers (ZVKS) 

Distributors

Directory of Slovak Distributors (ZVKS)