The third wonder is politics. It is a dark side of our wonders. Our politicians don't create strict laws to punish criminals. I don't think you'll find this anywhere else. This scares me very much.

The fourth one is beauty-the beauty of our countryside. In my opinion it's a gift from heaven. We have mountains (Tatry, Mal· Fatra), green forests, fertile lowlands, long rivers, deep lakes, and vast fields. Unfortunately, we do not always make sufficient use of these resources.

The fifth wonder is power--the power of the people. Although our ancestors were the slaves of other nations, they survived those hard, sad times and were strong enough to fight for our freedom.

The sixth wonder is dedication to work. Slovaks are very hard-working. But employees in factories don't earn much money. This problem concerns me greatly, because after finishing school I would like to find a job with a good salary. If this is not resolved, young Slovaks will face many difficulties.