The historical conditions of cross–border cooperation in eastern Slovakia and its development

Abstract

The Eastern Slovakia and neighbouring regions share a common destiny and peripheral character, although marginal, they became only after 1848. The geographical location and natural conditions have confirmed the rural character of their settlement and relatively similar economic and social development. In the past a region characterized by late industrialization, lagging agriculture, poor infrastructure and specific social stratification. Almost nonconflict and co-existence and cooperation opportunities promoted multinational complement and various religion structure of population. Many parallels with neighbouring regions will create favorable conditions for cross-border relations and cooperation.