Slovenia
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 km². The official language is Slovenian and the currency is the Euro (€).
📊 Quick Facts about Slovenia
Slovenia covers an area of 20,273 km² with a population density of 104/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $62.1B ($29,571 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It has a coastline of 47 km.
Slovenia punches far above its weight for a tiny country, 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.
✈️ Travel Information for Slovenia
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🏛 Must-See Places in Slovenia
A glacial lake with a fairy-tale island church and clifftop castle, Europe's most romantic landscape
The largest cave system in Europe open to visitors, 24km of underground passages with a cave train
A castle built into a cave mouth, one of the world's most dramatic castle locations
A beautifully preserved Baroque capital, car-free centre, castle hill and dragon bridges
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What is the capital of Slovenia?
The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.
What continent is Slovenia in?
Slovenia is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.
What currency does Slovenia use?
Slovenia uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +386.
What is the GDP of Slovenia?
Slovenia has a GDP of $62.1B, with a GDP per capita of $29,571.
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