Slovak Australians
Total population | |
---|---|
c. 12,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Sydney and Melbourne | |
Languages | |
Australian English, Slovak | |
Religion | |
Roman Catholic, Protestant | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Slovaks · Czechs · Hungarians |
Slovak Australians are Australian citizens of full or partial Slovak ancestry or a person born in Slovakia who resides in Australia.[1] Approximately 12,000 residents in Australia report to have Slovak ancestry.[2]
History
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Notable Slovak Australians
- Michael Dzian (born 1929), businessman
- Jarmila Gajdošová (born 1987), tennis player
- Renée Geyer (born 1953), singer
- Bohuslav 'Bob' SRŠEŇ (born 1923), Leading Aircraftman (LAC) - Served the Royal Australia Airforce during WW2. Otherwise known as 'The Hornet of Townsville'
See also
References
- ^ "Slovak Republic country brief". dfat.gov.au. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "SLOVAK ARRIVAL and SETTLEMENT IN AUSTRALIA". slovakclubsa.org. Slovak Club of SA. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
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