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Europe > Slovenia > Introduction
S L O V E N I A |
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might be forgiven for mistaking certain parts of Slovenia for Bavaria. Or Hungary. Or even
Italy… This small country is packed with a bit of everything that is `typically’
European. Whether it’s the towering Alps, whether it’s rock-solid medieval
castles, narrow cobbled streets or elegant wines, Slovenia has it. Not many would expect
much of a country with a communist past. Most, in fact, would imagine that a
newly-independent nation, just a decade old as a democracy, would be plagued with
troubles- economic, social, and international. |
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therefore comes as a pleasant surprise to discover that Slovenia is affluent, vibrant,
very Westernised- and yet with a wealth of tradition and culture all its own. And, as if
that isn’t enough, the country has excellent ski resorts, national parks, underground
caves, limestone caverns and beaches. Slovenia has still not been really `discovered’
by too many people. Every year, the number of tourists arriving goes up; but it’s
still quiet enough, still inexpensive enough, to be among the most value-for-money
vacations you’re likely to have in Europe. |
F A C
T B O X |
| Full Country Name |
Republic
of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) |
| Capital City |
Ljubljana |
| Total Area |
20,256
sq km |
| Total Population |
19,90,084 |
| People |
Slovenian
(90%), Italians, Hungarians, Croats, Czechs, Slovaks,
Germans |
| Language |
Slovenian,
Croatian, Serbian, German, English, Italian |
Religion |
Christian
(predominantly Roman Catholic); Jewish and Muslim
minorities |
| Government |
Parliamentary
Democratic Republic |
| Head of Government |
Prime
Minister Janez Jansa |
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