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Country Details

Slovenia is one of the youngest European countries, becoming an independent state in 1991 after the collapse of the Yugoslav federation. It became the 176th member of the UN and an associate member of the EU. The large freight port in Koper (on the Adriatic) is an important gateway into Central Europe. Tourism is also on the increase.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Slovenia

Capital City Ljubljana

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Bordering Countries here

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Climate Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and valleys to the east

Latitude/Longitude 46° 00'N, 15° 00'E

Languages Slovenian (official), others

Official Currency Tolar

Religions Catholic, others

Population 1,977,000

Land Area 20,250 sq km (7,820 sq miles)

Landforms Over 40% of the land is mountainous with the Julian Alps in the north on the borders with Austria and Italy. The balance of land is mixed high hills and valleys, covered by green forests, with numerous rivers in the east, including the Drava and Sava.

Land Divisions 136 municipalities, 11 urban municipalities

Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas, here

Slovenia Outline Map here

Slovenia Map, CIA version here

Suggested Links

Slovenia web site here!

Slovenia Information Page here!

Weather in Ljubljana here!

Time and Date in Ljubljana