- Slovakia has equal rights under the law for both women and men regarding property and inheritance. Nearly all Slovakians are literate. - Schooling is compulsory for 10 years from ages 6-16. Universities are free to attend but admission is highly competitive. There are 13 universities with the oldest being Comenius University in Bratislava. - Greetings in Slovakia are warm but not overly emotive. A handshake with direct eye contact and a greeting for the time of day such as "dobré rano" for morning are common. The informal greeting "ahoj" is used among friends.