Where Do I Come From

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Where Do I Come From ?

• Nicolette Okruhlicova
• LIBR 500
• St. 18043901

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SLOVAKIA

• A beautiful country in the heart of Europe
• Population 5 million people
• Neighboring with Czech Republic, Austria,Hungary,
  Ukraine and Poland.
• Capital Bratislava
• Major river Danube
• Major Mountains The High Tatras of the
  Carpathian Range.
• Filled with Castles, Folklore, Good Food, Wine,
  Historic Cities, and great hockey players

http//www.slovakia.org/
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BRATISLAVA

• The Beauty of Danube

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The Historic Center

• At Michaels Gate
• City Museum housing old weapons, armor
• The entrance to old town
• Popular promenade lined with cafes and shops
• Busy Nightlife
• Visited the city in 1998

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Castles, Castles Everywhere
ORAVA
SPISH
TRENCHIN
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FOLKLOR
http//www.lucnica.sk/

• Traditional Costumes
• Regionally distinctive
• Hand crafted
• and Colorful
• Centuries Old Customs
• kept alive through
• numerous folk
• dance companies

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The High TATRAS Mountains
GERLACH PEAK, 2655 m The Highest Peak of High
Tatras and Slovakia
STRBSKE PLESO el. 1346m, depth 20m 2nd Largest
Lake
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The Beauty of TATRAS
Rough Peaks, Deep Valleys, Spectacular Views,
Winter and Summer Sports, Rare and Unique Fauna
and Flora
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In Vino Veritas
RED or WHITE ?
Centuries of Wine Making
Cheers!
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Traditional Architecture
THE FOLK HOUSE
VILLAGE CHURCH
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The Modern Architecture
SLOVAK TV STUDIOS
TV TRANSMITTER
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The Progressive Modern
Suspended Bridge across Danube built in 1971,
with a revolving restaurant on the top
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Slovakia was my homeland

• Born in Bratislava
• November 10, 1971
• Moved to Canada in 1988
• BA in Art History - UBC - 2001
• Now trying to survive the first term in SLAIS
• at UBC
• In my free time I enjoy reading, art, music,
  outdoors and dancing.

Nicole