Slovak Australians
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]
| 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 |
Notable Slovak Australians
- Michael Dzian (born 1929), refugee, businessman
- Renée Geyer (born 1953), singer
- Jarmila Gajdošová (born 1987), tennis player
President of Inter Williamstown Slovak Football club Michael Dzian presents cheque of $210 donated to widow Mrs. Bolehradska after the death of her husband.
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.
Ancestral background of Australian citizens | ||
| Indigenous |  | |
| Africa | ||
| Americas | ||
| Asia | ||
| Europe |
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| Pacific Islands | ||
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