Bratislava / Slovakia
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and with a population of about 500,000, the country's largest city, too.
The first known permanent settlement of the area began around 5000 BC in the Neolithic era.
Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia.
It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament and the Slovak Executive.
It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and educational institutions.