Slovak Australians
Ethnic group
Total population | |
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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
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
- European Australians
- Europeans in Oceania
- Immigration to Australia
- Slovak Americans
References
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Slovak diaspora
- Argentina
- Australia
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