The Velvet Divorce was the peaceful separation of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on January 1, 1993. This event was characterized by cooperation and absence of violence, reflecting the spirit of the earlier Velvet Revolution. It stemmed from differences in national identity and political aspirations between the two regions. ;
The Velvet Divorce was the peaceful separation of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on January 1, 1993. This split resulted from differences in national identity and political aspirations, characterized by non-violent negotiations. It marked an important moment in the post-Cold War era, demonstrating that nations can separate amicably.
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