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Country: Slovenia
Continent: Europe

Slovenia, Europe

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Tucked between the Alps and the Adriatic, Slovenia may be small, but it bursts with alpine lakes, centuries-old towns, and a history you can feel in its cobblestone streets.Let’s look beyond Slovenia’s postcards and famous landmarks.Tucked at the meeting point of Central Europe, Southern Europe, and the Balkans, it borders Austria to the north, Italy to the west, Hungary to the northeast, and Croatia to the south.Though it spans just over 20,000 square kilometers, this small country packs in striking variety: the snow-capped Julian Alps, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and Karawanks rise in the north; fertile plains and gentle hills stretch across the east; the southwest’s Karst Plateau hides caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers; and along its slim 46 km of Adriatic coast, you can smell salt in the warm breeze.Three climates shape its landscapes-continental with warm summers and icy winters, alpine with heavy snow, and Mediterranean with mild winters and hot, dry summers-nurturing everything from vineyards to mountain pastures.About 60% of Slovenia is forested, sheltering more than 24,000 animal species and making it one of Europe’s richest spots for biodiversity.Brown bears, lynx, and ibex roam Slovenia’s forests and rugged mountains, while about 13% of the country-home to Triglav National Park and many regional parks and reserves-remains protected.Clear rivers like the Sava, Drava, and the emerald-green Soča teem with fish and other aquatic life.Around 2.1 million people live here, making Slovenia one of Europe’s least crowded nations, and over 80% identify as Slovenes.Minority groups include Italians, Hungarians, and Croats, while the official language is Slovene, a South Slavic tongue with a warm, lilting sound.In some areas, Italian and Hungarian share official status-think street signs in two languages on the same corner.Urban vs.While Ljubljana serves as Slovenia’s vibrant urban and cultural heart, many people still live in small towns and villages where rural traditions-like beekeeping or harvest festivals-stay strong.Manufacturing thrives in car parts, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, while vineyards, honey, and dairy farms keep agriculture vital.Tourism flourishes on the country’s stunning landscapes and eco-friendly ethos.At the same time, a growing tech scene pushes into green energy and sustainable innovation, all against a backdrop of lively folk music, dance, and old storytelling.Folk music in Slovenia comes alive with the bright twang of the zither and the rich hum of the accordion, while its cuisine-shaped by flavors from Italy, Austria, Hungary, and the Balkans-offers staples like sweet, nut-filled potica, hearty buckwheat žganci, and smoky Carniolan sausage; every winter’s end, towns burst into masks and bells for Kurentovanje, a UNESCO‑recognized festival, and politically, the country runs as a parliamentary republic within the EU, NATO, and Schengen, gaining independence in 1991 after Yugoslavia’s breakup, with a President as head of state and a Prime Minister at the helm, all underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability-Ljubljana even earned the 2016 European Green Capital title-free, high‑quality education with near‑perfect literacy, universal healthcare, a deep literary tradition shaped by poets like France Prešeren, thriving contemporary arts, and scientific advances in nanotechnology, medicine, and green innovations.


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Cities in Slovenia

Bled
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Bled

Slovenia
Bohinj
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Bohinj

Slovenia
Bovec
City

Bovec

Slovenia
Celje
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Celje

Slovenia
Idrija
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Idrija

Slovenia
Izola
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Izola

Slovenia
Kamnik
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Kamnik

Slovenia
Koper
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Koper

Slovenia
Kostanjevica na Krki
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Kranj
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Kranj

Slovenia
Ljubljana
Capital

Ljubljana

Slovenia
Logarska Dolina
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Logarska Dolina

Slovenia
Maribor
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Maribor

Slovenia
Nova Gorica
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Nova Gorica

Slovenia
Piran
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Piran

Slovenia
Podcetrtek
City

Podcetrtek

Slovenia
Postojna
City

Postojna

Slovenia
Ptuj
City

Ptuj

Slovenia
Radovljica
City

Radovljica

Slovenia
Sevnica
City

Sevnica

Slovenia
Skocjan
City

Skocjan

Slovenia
Velenje
City

Velenje

Slovenia
Zuzemberk
City

Zuzemberk

Slovenia

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Landmarks in Slovenia

Ljubljana Castle
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Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Dragon Bridge
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Dragon Bridge

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Triple Bridge
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Triple Bridge

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Prešeren Square
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Prešeren Square

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Tivoli Park
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Tivoli Park

Ljubljana | Slovenia
National Gallery of Slovenia
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National Gallery of Slovenia

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Ljubljana Cathedral
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Ljubljana Cathedral

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Ljubljana Town Hall
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Ljubljana Town Hall

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Robba Fountain
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Robba Fountain

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Butchers' Bridge
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Butchers' Bridge

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Metelkova City
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Metelkova City

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Franciscan Church of the Annunciation
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Žale Cemetery
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Žale Cemetery

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Cankar Centre
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Cankar Centre

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Slovenian Philharmonic
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Slovenian Philharmonic

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Central Market
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Central Market

Ljubljana | Slovenia
National Museum of Slovenia
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National Museum of Slovenia

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Plečnik House
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Plečnik House

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Špica Park
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Špica Park

Ljubljana | Slovenia
Bled Castle
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Bled Castle

Bled | Slovenia
Lake Bled
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Lake Bled

Bled | Slovenia
Bled Island
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Bled Island

Bled | Slovenia
Church of the Assumption
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Church of the Assumption

Bled | Slovenia
Mala Osojnica
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Mala Osojnica

Bled | Slovenia

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