Against the wishes of many of its 15 million citizens, Czechoslovakia today split into two countries: Slovakia and the Czech Republic. ... "Two states have been established," Vladimir Meciar, Prime Minister of Slovakia, said on Thursday. "Living together in one state is over. Living together in two states continues."

What is Czechoslovakia known as today?

Against the wishes of many of its 15 million citizens, Czechoslovakia today split into two countries: Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Does Czechoslovakia still exist as a country?

Czechoslovakia, Czech and Slovak Československo, former country in central Europe encompassing the historical lands of Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia. On January 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia separated peacefully into two new countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. ...