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 Julian-Alps within Triglav National Park seen from the top of Mangart mountain. Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia at 2864 m, is seen in the background in the center of the image. Image: Christian Mehlführer |
___ Slovenia Location map of Slovenia Slovenia occupies an area of 20,273 km², this is about half the size of Switzerland or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of New Jersey. The country has a population of 2,064,000 people (in 2016). Largest city and capital is Ljubljana with about 278,000 residents (in 2015). Spoken languages are Slovenian (official; 91%) and Serbo-Croatian (4.5%). The major religion is Christianity (about 60%). Slovenia's weather is influenced by the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, it has a Mediterranean climate on the coast, and a continental climate in the plateaus and valleys to the east. |
Republic of Slovenia | Republika Slovenija |
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Background: The south central European country Slovenia stretches between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. In 1918 the Slovenes joined the Serbs and Croats in forming a new nation named Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, the country was renamed to Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, Slovenia became a republic of the renewed Yugoslavia, which though communist, distanced itself from Moscow's rule. Dissatisfied with the exercise of power of the majority Serbs, the Slovenes succeeded in establishing their independence in 1991. Since then, Slovenia has successfully integrated into the international community and is becoming a full member of the European Union and joins NATO. related countries: Germany |
Official Name: Republika Slovenija short form: Slovenija int'l short form: Slovenia int'l long form: Republic of Slovenia ISO Country Code: si, SVN Time: Time Zone: CET - Central European Time Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Sat-Sept-23 05:15 Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +2) Country Calling Code: +386 Capital City: Ljubljana (pop. 267 000) Other Cities: Maribor (110 668), Kranj (51 225), Celje (48 081), Koper (47 539). Government: Type: Parliamentary democratic republic. Independence: 25 June 1991, Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia. Constitution: 23 December 1991. Geography: Location: Central Europe, eastern Alps bordering the Adriatic Sea, between Austria and Croatia. Area: 20,273 km² (7,906 sq. mi.). Terrain: Alps mountains rising to more than 2 800 meters (8 200 ft.) in the north, wide plateaus over 1000 meters (3 280 ft.) high in the southeast, Karst limestone region of caves in the south-southwest, hills in the east, and approximately 50 kilometers (39 mi.) of coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Climate: Mixture of continental, Alpine and Mediterranean climate, with cold winters and warm summers. People: Nationality: Noun--Slovene(s). Adjective--Slovenian. Population: 2 million (in 2016) Ethnic groups: Slovenes 83.06%, Croats 1.81%, Serbs 1.98%, Bosniaks 1.10%, Hungarians 0.32%, Montenegrins 0.14%, Macedonians 0.20%, Albanians 0.31%, Italians 0.11%, Roma 0.17%. Religions: Roman Catholic 57.8%, refused to reply 15.7%, atheist 10.1%, Orthodox Christian 2.3%, Muslim 2.4%. Languages: Slovene (official). Hungarian, Italian are spoken in the border regions, and German fluency is common near the Austrian border. Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian are spoken by a minority (6%). English is widely understood by business people and students. Literacy: 99% Natural resources: Coal, mercury, timber. Agriculture products: Potatoes, hops, wheat, sugar beets, corn, grapes; cattle, sheep, poultry. Industries: Ferrous metallurgy and aluminum products, lead and zinc smelting, electronics (including military electronics), trucks, electric power equipment, wood products, textiles, chemicals, machine tools. Exports - commodities: manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food Exports - partners: Germany 19.1%, Italy 10.6%, Austria 8%, Croatia 6.8%, Slovakia 4.7%, Hungary 4.4%, France 4.2% (2015) Imports - commodities: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, chemicals, fuels and lubricants, food Imports - partners: Germany 16.5%, Italy 13.6%, Austria 10.2%, China 5.5%, Croatia 5.1%, Turkey 4% (2015) Currency: Euro since 1.1.2007. Slovenia in FiguresKey statistical data of Slovenia. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of SloveniaSlovenia is a republic with a parliamentary democracy and a multi-party system. The president is the head of state, he is elected by popular vote. Predsednik Republike Slovenije Slovenia's Presidency. Government of the Republic of Slovenia The official government's website provides information on important government-related events. Predsednik Vlade Office of Slovenia's Prime Minister. Drzavni zbor The National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia. E-uprava Slovenia E-government information portal. Government Public Relations and Media Office Comprehensive information about Slovenia and its government. Ministrstvo za Zunanje Zadeve Slovenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations Official site of the Permanent Representation of Slovenia to the UN. Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C. Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia to the U.S. Embassy of Slovenia in the UK Slovenia Embassy in London UK. List of Diplomatic Missions of Slovenia Adresses of Slovenian Missions abroad. Foreign Missions in Slovenia List of Foreign Diplomatic Representations in Slovenia. Statistics Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Slovenia in figures. Weather Agencija Republike Slovenije za okolje Slovenian Hydrometeorological Institute (in Slovene). Maps Map
of SloveniaPolitical Map of Slovenia.  Google
Earth SloveniaSearchable map and satellite view and map of Slovenia. Google
Earth LjubljanaSearchable map and satellite view of Slovenia's capital city. Continent: Map of the Mediterranean Political Map of the Mediterranean. Map
of the Balkan PeninsulaPolitical Map of the Balkans. Map
of EuropePolitical Map of Europe.  Lake Bled is located in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of Slovenia. Image: Neven Krcmarek |
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NewsSlovenia online news Delo National news. Dnevnik National and international news (in Slovene). Morel Daily news (in Slovene). Slovenia News Economic, political and social news. Slovenska tiskovna agencija - STA Slovene Press Agency. Vecer Daily Newspaper (in Slovene). |
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Arts & CultureKobilarna LIPICA Site of the Stud Farm Lipica and Lipizzan horses. National Museum of Slovenia/Narodni Muzej Cultural and scientific institution. National and University Library One of the most important national educational and cultural institutions of Slovenia. Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra The orchestra's concert venue is at Marjan Kozina Hall of the Philharmonic Hall in Ljubljana. SNT Drama Ljubljana The Slovene National Theatre Drama in Ljubljana. Slovene National Theatre Maribor Drama, Opera and Ballet at Maribor. |
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Business & EconomyBanka Slovenije Bank of Slovenia, the central bank of the Republic of Slovenia. Ljubljana Stock Exchange Slovenia's stock exchange. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia Members organization representing the interests of the Slovenian economy. Slovenian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (TIPO) Investment-related information. Transportation Airline Adria Airways Ljubljana based national carrier of Slovenia. |
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 Triglav National Park, Stara Fužina, Slovenia Image: Ales Krivec Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination Slovenia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Slovenia: Ljubljana, Maribor, Istria, Koper, Lipica; the Emerald, Wind, Amber, Sun, Peddler, and Goldenhorn routes. Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, and much more. Welcome to Slovenia Comprehensive country information by the Slovenian Tourist Board. About Slovenia Slovenia profile by Government Public Relations and Media Office. Virtual Slovenia A virtual guide of Slovenia with images and 3D- 360° panoramas. Kobilarna Lipica Site of the stud farm Lipica and Lipizzan horses. City Guides Ljubljana The Municipality of Ljubljana. Ljubljana Tourist Information Portal A visitors guide to Ljubljana. Koper The Municipality of Koper. Tourism in Koper The official tourism information for the city of Koper. Maribor A tourism guide to the city of Maribor.  Lipizzan horses, Lipica is a village in the municipality of Sežana in southwestern Slovenia. The village is known for the Lipica Stud Farm, the origin of the famous Lipizzan horse. Image: Gorupka |
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EducationUniverza v Ljubljani University of Ljubljana, it was the first university in Slovenia, founded in 1917. Univerza v Mariboru The university of Maribor (UM). Science and Research Jozef Stefan Institute The leading Slovenian research organisation in the fields of natural sciences and technology. Slovenian Current Research Information System (SICRIS) |
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Environment & NatureGovernmental Bodies Ministrstvo za okolje in prostor Official website of the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning. MOP - Agencija RS za okolje Environmental Agency of the Republic of Slovenia. Non Governmental Organizations Greenpeace na Slovensku Greenpeace Slovenia. Za Matku Zem Slovak NGO of natural environment and human rights protectors. |
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HistoryHistorical Archives Ljubljana The Archives of the Republic of Slovenia (in Slovene). Slovenia History and culture Historical overview of Slovenia's history by the Slovenian Tourist Board. Slovenia's History Various articles about events in Slovenia's History. |
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