South Central Europe, Julian Alps between Austria and Croatia.
The Slovene lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the latter's dissolution at the end of World War I. In 1918, Slovenia became part of ...
Longitude: 14.8167
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Slovenia:
7,158.969 km
Terrain:
A short southwestern coastal strip of Karst topography on the Adriatic; an alpine mountain region lies adjacent to Italy and Austria in the north; mixed mountains and valleys with numerous rivers to the east.
Natural Resources:
Lignite, lead, zinc, building stone, hydropower, forests.
Industries:
Ferrous metallurgy and aluminum products, lead and zinc smelting; electronics (including military electronics), trucks, automobiles, electric power equipment, wood products, textiles, chemicals, machine tools.
Population: 2,097,893
A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations; pockets in the mountainous northwest exhibit less density than elsewhere.
Area: 20,273 km2
slightly smaller than New Jersey
Despite its small size, this eastern Alpine country controls some of Europe's major transit routes.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| slv | Slovene |
Slovene (official) 87.7%, Croatian 2.8%, Serbo-Croatian 1.8%, Bosnian 1.6%, Serbian 1.6%, Hungarian 0.4% (official, only in municipalities where Hungarian nationals reside), Italian 0.2% (official, only in municipalities where Italian nationals reside), other or unspecified 3.9% (2002 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Ljubljana
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:39 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of Slovenia is composed of three equal horizontal bands of white, blue and red. The national coat of arms is situated in the upper hoist side of the field centered on the boundary between the white and blue bands.
Bordering Countries
Slovenia is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Slovenia
You're in for a treat! Slovenia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning natural landscapes from mountains to coast
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful lakes and national parks
- Cold winters and occasional heavy snowfall
- Language barrier in rural areas
- Occasional political protests
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Slovenian cuisine features meats, dairy products, and freshwater fish.
- Popular dishes include Potica and Kranjska Klobasa.
- Local wines and beers are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Lake Bled
- Explore Ljubljana's old town
- Hike in Triglav National Park
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