May 1, 2004 · Capital: Bratislava. Official EU language(s): Slovak. EU Member State: since 1 May 2004. Currency: euro (€) Euro area: member since 1 January 2009. Schengen: member since 21 December 2007. Figures: Geographical size: 49 035 km 2; Population: 5 424 687 (2024) (Source: Eurostat - figures for geographical size and population)

Bratislava is the 19th-richest region of the European Union by GDP (PPP) per capita. [15] . GDP at purchasing power parity is about three times higher than in other Slovak regions. [16][17] The city receives around one million tourists every year, mostly from the Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria. [18]

Bratislava is situated on the borders with Austria and Hungary, making it the only capital city in the world lying at the border of three states. The dominant feature of the city is Bratislava Castle with its landmark four turrets and St. Martin's Cathedral.

It is the seat of top Slovak institutions such as the office of the president, the parliament and the government, a number of scientific and cultural institutions, and of the only EU agency in Slovakia – the European Labour Agency (ELA) – which is being gradually established in the city.

Jan 24, 2025 · Bratislava is the capital and largest city of Slovakia. It is located near the meeting point of the frontiers of Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary.

Thanks to the EU, Bratislava is making progress on key infrastructure projects. The European Committee of the Regions is an EU advisory body that has representatives from all twenty-seven member states who have been elected at a local and a regional level.

Bratislava is a city full of history, but is still a young capital. The city’s location, right at the heart of Europe, lends itself especially well to sustainable travel; there are few cities that are so easily accessible by train from so many other places in Europe.

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and once a nearly desolate ghost town, is one of Europe's great urban success stories. Its compact old town bursts with colorfully restored facades, lively outdoor cafés, and swanky boutiques.

Today we meet in Bratislava at a critical time for our European project. The Bratislava Summit of 27 Member States has been devoted to diagnose together the present state of the European Union and discuss our common future. We all agreed on the following general principles.

Bratislava is the seat of the national government, the presidency, and the parliament. It has several museums, galleries, and other educational, cultural, and economic institutions. There is a small Old Town and a castle called Bratislavský Hrad. The Danube river goes through Bratislava.