Slovenia
SLOVENIA
The Green Treasure of Europe
FACTS ABOUT SLOVENIA
LAND
Total area 20.273 km2
Forests 10.124 km2
Vineyards 216 km2
POPULATION
1.98 million
83.7% Slovenes with Italian and Hungarian minorities
CAPITAL
LJUBLJANA, population 275.000
LANGUAGE
SLOVENE
Most Slovenes speak one of the following foreign languages: English, Italian or German
CLIMATE
Slovenia has three climate zones: Continental, Alpine and Mediterranean. The average summer temperature is 23°C, winter 0°C.
Slovenia, a colourful land with a preserved natural environment lying in the centre of Europe at the junction of three geological regions: the Alps, the Mediterranean, and the Pannonian Plain. When you see it, you will surely be surprised by some of its special attractions ...
LJUBLJANA - the capital city
BLED - Slovenia's most popular resort
TRIGLAV - Slovenia's tallest peak (2864m)
PIRAN - the picturesque Mediterranean town on the Adriatic coast
POSTOJNA CAVE - the most popular Karst cave in Europe
LIPICA - Lipizzaners, the finest riding horses in the world
VINEYARDS - Slovenia is a true winegrowing country
THE SOČA RIVER -
Go rafting and kayaking on the turquoise Soča river!
SKI SLOPES - skiing is the most popular winter sport in Slovenia
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