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Guide to culture, legislation and children’s welfare in Slovakia
Author: Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) Publication Date: 25 October 2010 One of a series of country reports providing background information about customs, childhood and legislation that will help UK social workers when working with families from different cultural backgrounds. |
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Population
Language
Religion
Ethnic breakdown
Customs, cultures and belief systems
The position of children within Slovak society
Issues of custom or etiquette to bear in mind when working with Slovak families or children
The legal framework around child welfare
Issues around adoption and international movement of children
Snapshot of migration trends
Support organisations in the UK
Further information and advice
Population
5.5 million (July 2009 est.)[1]
Language
Slovak (official) 83.9 per cent, Hungarian 10.7 per cent, Roma 1.8 per cent, Ukrainian 1 per cent, other or unspecified 2.6 per cent (2001 census)[2]
Religion
Roman Catholic 68.9 per cent, Protestant 10.8 per cent, Greek Catholic 4.1 per cent, other or unspecified 3.2 per cent, none 13 per cent (2001 census)[3]
Ethnic breakdown
Slovak 85.8 per cent, Hungarian 9.7 per cent, Roma 1.7 per cent, Ruthenian/Ukrainian 1 per cent, other and unspecified 1.8 per cent (2001 census)[4]
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Customs, cultures and belief systems
The Slovak Republic is a multi-party parliamentary democracy with an advanced economy and a rich cultural history intertwined with that of its neighbours.
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