Slovakia is a country located in Central Europe that borders the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary. It has a population of over five million people and its capital and largest city is Bratislava. The official language is Slovak. The country has mountains, forests, caves, lowlands, and its longest river is the Vah. Popular culture includes the folk hero Juraj Janosik and the national dish bryndzove halusky. The second largest city, Kosice, has over 240,000 residents and is home to the Gothic St. Elisabeth Cathedral.