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Slovenia

Slovenija
Capital
Ljubljana
Population
2.1M
Area
20,273 kmยฒ
Language
Slovenian

Slovenia is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Ljubljana, with a population of approximately 2.1M and a total area of 20,273 kmยฒ. The official language is Slovenian and the currency is the Euro (โ‚ฌ).

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts about Slovenia

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Population
2.1M
total residents
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Total Area
20,273 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
104/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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GDP (nominal)
$62.1B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$29,571
per person
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Currency
Euro (โ‚ฌ)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Slovenian
official
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Coastline
47 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Local Time in Ljubljana

Slovenia covers an area of 20,273 kmยฒ with a population density of 104/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $62.1B ($29,571 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It has a coastline of 47 km.

Did You Know?

Slovenia punches far above its weight for a tiny country โ€” it has the Alps, a Mediterranean coast, karst caves and a UNESCO-listed capital all within 2 hours of each other. Lake Bled with its island church is one of Europe's most photographed landscapes.

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Facts about Slovenia

  1. Lake Bled is one of Europe's most photographed landscapes.
  2. Postojna Cave is the largest cave system in Europe open to visitors.
  3. Ljubljana was named European Green Capital with a fully car-free centre.
  4. Slovenia has the Alps, Mediterranean coast and Pannonian plains all within 2 hours.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Information for Slovenia

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Best Time to Visit
Mayโ€“September
Alpine north, Mediterranean coast, continental east
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Cost of Travel
๐ŸŸก Moderate
Mid โ€” compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$8โ€“16
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$60โ€“130
per night
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/F, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road

โš ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Slovenia on the Map

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๐Ÿ“ Ljubljana, Slovenia

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๐Ÿ† Slovenia World Rankings

1st
Green Capital
Ljubljana โ€” first European Green Capital with car-free city centre
1st
Caves
Postojna Cave โ€” largest cave system in Europe open to visitors
1st
Smallest Sea
Slovenia has the shortest coastline of any country with sea access โ€” 47km
1st
Lake Bled
Lake Bled โ€” one of Europe's most photographed landscapes

๐Ÿ› Must-See Places in Slovenia

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Lake Bled

A glacial lake with a fairy-tale island church and clifftop castle โ€” Europe's most romantic landscape

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Postojna Cave

The largest cave system in Europe open to visitors โ€” 24km of underground passages with a cave train

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Predjama Castle

A castle built into a cave mouth โ€” one of the world's most dramatic castle locations

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Ljubljana Old Town

A beautifully preserved Baroque capital โ€” car-free centre, castle hill and dragon bridges

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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Countries Bordering Slovenia

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Austria
Vienna
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Hungary
Budapest
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Croatia
Zagreb
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Italy
Rome

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Slovenia

What is the capital of Slovenia?

The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.

What language is spoken in Slovenia?

The official language(s) of Slovenia are Slovenian.

What is the population of Slovenia?

The population of Slovenia is approximately 2.1M.

What currency does Slovenia use?

Slovenia uses the Euro (โ‚ฌ).

What continent is Slovenia in?

Slovenia is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.

What is the GDP of Slovenia?

Slovenia has a GDP of $62.1B, with a GDP per capita of $29,571.

What is the best time to visit Slovenia?

The best time to visit Slovenia is Mayโ€“September. The climate is Alpine north, Mediterranean coast, continental east.

Do I need a visa for Slovenia?

Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)

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