Autonomous Land of Slovakia

The Autonomous Land of Slovakia was an autonomous republic within the Second Czechoslovak Republic, which briefly existed from 23 November 1938 to 14 March 1939, when it declared its independence from Czechoslovakia, due to mounting German pressure. It was led by Jozef Tiso.

Autonomous Land of Slovakia
Slovenská autonómna krajina
1938–1939
Anthem: Hej, Slováci
transl."Hey, Slovaks"
Second Czechoslovak Republic in 1939
StatusAutonomous Republic within the Second Czechoslovak Republic
CapitalBratislava
Common languagesSlovak
Demonym(s)Slovak
GovernmentAutonomous Republic
Prime Minister 
 1938-1939
Jozef Tiso
LegislatureSlovak Land Assembly
Historical eraInterwar Period
 Amendment of Czechoslovak Constitution
23 November 1938
 Establishment of Slovak Republic
14 March 1939
ISO 3166 codeSK
Preceded by
Succeeded by
First Czechoslovak Republic
Slovak Republic
Today part ofSlovakia
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