Bratislava ( or ; , or "" ) is the capital of Slovakia, and with a population of about 450,000, the country's largest city. The greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two sovereign states. 

The history of the city has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely by Austrians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks (in alphabetical order). The city served as the coronation site and legislative center of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian and German historical figures. 

Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament and the Slovak Executive. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions also have headquarters there. 

The capital of Slovakia is the eighth best city for freelancers to live in, mostly because of fast internet and the low taxes. In 2017, Bratislava was ranked as the third richest region of the European Union by GDP (PPP) per capita (after Hamburg and Luxembourg City). GDP at purchasing power parity is about three times higher than in other Slovak regions.
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Bratislava
Bratislava 
650,000 people
650,000 people
several universities
several universities
museums
museums
theatres
theatres
It is
It is
Yes
e eighth best city for freelancers to live in
fast internet
fast internet
low taxes
low taxes
the River Danube
the River Danube
the River Morava
the River Morava
Austria and Hungary
Austria and Hungary
Yes
 two sovereign states
No
 it is the only national capital
Austrians
Austrians
Croats
Croats
Czechs
Czechs
Yes
Jews
Jews
Jews
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legislative center of the Kingdom of Hungary