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Case Study 3

Case Study 3. Slovenian & Lithuanian. Slovenia. Austria to the north Italy to the west Capital Ljubljana Population 2 million 90% speak Slovenian “Little Switzerland”. Background. Chequered history From 7 th century: Karantania

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Case Study 3

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  1. Case Study 3 Slovenian & Lithuanian

  2. Slovenia Austria to the north Italy to the west Capital Ljubljana Population 2 million 90% speak Slovenian “Little Switzerland”

  3. Background Chequered history From 7th century: Karantania Centre: Krn castle north of Klagenfurt Carinthia in southern Austria

  4. History Belonged to Austria-Hungary In 1918 part annexed to Austria Rest joined Croatia & Serbia Kingdom of Yugoslavia Independence 1991 Capital: Ljubljana

  5. Lithuanian Most southerly of the three Baltic states Capital: Vilnius 2.5 to 3.5 million Lithuanian-speakers Balto-Slavic language Largest country in Europe in Middle Ages “Closest European language to Sanskrit”

  6. The other Baltic states Estonia - Capital: Talinn Estonian: Finno-Ugrian 1 million Estonian speakers Latvia – Capital: Riga Latvian: Balto-Slavic 1.5 to 2.5 million Latvian speakers

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