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Our neighbour countries: ITALY , CROATIA , HUNGARY and AUSTRIA. Slovenia is a democratic republic. Our president is Danilo T ü rk. Slovenia used to be a part of Yugoslavia. It is independent since 1991. The population of Slovenia is 2.040.788.
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Slovenia is a democratic republic. Our president is Danilo Türk. Slovenia used to be a part of Yugoslavia. It is independent since 1991.
The population of Slovenia is 2.040.788. • Regions of Slovenia: Prekmurje, Dolenjska, Bela Krajina, Gorenjska, Stajerska, Notranjska, Primorska, Koroska • Temperatures: -10°C (winter), 35°C (summer) • Capital city: LJUBLJANA (275.000 inhabitants) • A member of European union • Money: EURO
Dolenjska Vineyards
Bela Krajina • Birches
Gorenjska • Our highest mountain: TRIGLAV (2864m)
PrimorjeSlovenian seaside (42 km)Capital seaside cities: Koper, Piran, Portoroz, Izola
Prekmurje • Flat land
Notranjska • Postojna cave, Proteus
Koroska • Mines
Stajerska • “Stajerka” (Stajerska hen)
Characteristics “Kozolec” (hayloft)
NATIONAL C O S T U M E
Simbol ofSlovenia • Lipa
Hot springs of termal water (spa)
Kranjska sivka Slovenian sort of a bee, most spread in Europe
Food • kranjskaklobasa (sausage)
Karstic • prosciutto
“Potica” (Slovenian cake)
SPORTS EVENTS: • Skiing and ski-jumping competitions: Kranjska Gora, Planica, Pohorje “Zlata lisica” (Golden fox) • Speedway • Dirka po Sloveniji (cycling tour through Slovenia)
MUSIC EVENTS • LENT festival (wooden rafts) • Rock Otocec (rock festival, also known by rolling in the mud) • Metal camp (metal festival) • Riversplash (Reggae music)
HOW TO COME TO SLOVENIA • By train • By plane • By car • By ferry Why wouldn’t you visit Slovenia? WELCOME