• Officially » Republic of Slovenia
  • Capital » Ljubljana

Facts

  • Population » 2 million
  • Language » Slovene
  • Religion » Christianity
  • Life expectancy » 76 years (men), 84 years (women)
  • Member of the European Union and NATO
  • Currency » Euro

Geography

  • Area » 20,273 sq km (7,827 sq miles)
  • A small Central European country
  • Slovenia is bordered by »
Map of Slovenia

Map of Slovenia (Source » Wikimedia)

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Notes

  • The first former Yugoslav republic to join the European Union, in May 2004 – shortly after joining NATO.

Tourism

  • Official tourism site » Slovenia.info
  • The country signed the Schengen Area agreement on 16 April 2003, and started the full implementation of the convention four years later on 21 December 2007.
  • Within this small country are Alpine mountains, thick forests, historic cities, and a short Adriatic coastline.
  • Slovenia is known for the scenic Lake Bled, the Postojna Cave, Triglav National Park and its many castles.
  • What to see and do in Ljubljana’s Old Town (G Adventures)

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International Organizations

  • Slovenia is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen Area, the OSCE, the OECD, the Council of Europe, and NATO.

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This page was updated June 28, 2022