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SLOVENIA
PROFILE OF AN ADVENTURE
02/03
HAVE YOU HEARD?
he most common names in Slovenia are Franc and
Marija, followed by Janez and Ana.
LOCATION
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SO CLOSE, SO EUROPE
Halfway between London and Istanbul; a two-
hour drive from Venice; or a short trip from
the metropolises of Vienna and Prague – geo-
graphically, historically, and culturally, Slov-
enia has always had a European lavour. In a
relatively small area you can ind the best of
a whole continent: mountains and lakes, the
Mediterranean Sea and vast forests, ancient
castles, and urban rhythms.
necting all its regions, many still prefer the
enchanting side roads that go everywhere you
want to. Slovenia also has a rail network with
links to all neighbouring countries and three
international airports. he Port of Koper
serves as a window to the outside world, but is
also well connected with continental Europe.
Slovenia’s largest towns are Ljubljana, Mari-
bor, Kranj, and Celje.
Slovenia is often described as a country at a
crossroads. hrough the centuries, it has de-
veloped under inluences from all directions
that have left their traces. he result is a stun-
ning variety of professions, lifestyles, and
culture.
Ljubljana’s airport ofers connections to all
major European cities. From here and in al-
most no time you can reach Vienna, Budapest,
Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brus-
sels, Paris, London, Manchester, Dublin, Bir-
mingham, Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki, Warsaw,
Kyiv, Moscow, Belgrade, Bucharest, Sarajevo,
Podgorica, Tirana, Athens, Priština, Skopje,
and Istanbul.
Although travelling through Slovenia today
is easy because of the freeway network con-
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ALPINE FRESH
Lake Bohinj is not only the largest natural lake in Slovenia, it is also the perfect
spot to fall in love with summer in the Alps.
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total length of the border with Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia
04/05
GEOGRAPHY
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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Some call the Bloke Plateau “Slovenian Tibet” and it is
considered one of Europe’s cradles of skiing.
FOUR WORLDS IN ONE COUNTRY
Slovenia’s greatness comes in inspiring details.
It is as diverse a country as you can imagine be-
cause its 20,273 square kilometres are nestled
between the relaxing seaside (with a series of
Mediterranean gems: Piran, Portorož, and Izola)
and the adventurous alpine peaks. In between, a
lively but cosy urban pulse can be found in Slove-
nia’s charming cities, while pristine countryside
lourishes all around them.
Carniola are probably the best examples of a per-
fect natural and gastronomic setting to indulge
your soul.
he coastal region is always a good place to
start. he unique Strunjan Clif, the medieval
salt works, a string of towns and a warm climate
present a charming Mediterranean setting. Im-
mediately beyond the coast, the country rises into
the fascinating Karst region, made of limestone
worked into breathtaking formations by water.
To the north are the sun-bathed Alps, with the
lakes Bled and Bohinj ofering a refreshing tour-
ism getaway. To the east, Prekmurje awaits with
gastronomic adventures and countless pleasures
for the body and mind: spas, ancient mills, and
the sleepy Mura River. Lower Carniola is known
for its unique mix of forests, sunny hills, and fer-
tile plains. Somewhere in the middle is Ljubljana,
a city of 280,000 people.
Slovenia’s territory unfolds as four types of
landscape – Alpine in the north, Mediterranean
in the southwest, Dinaric in the south, and Pan-
nonian in the east. Its climate ranges from conti-
nental in the centre and Alpine in the northwest
to sub-Mediterranean along the coast and the
nearby countryside.
Many of Slovenia’s regions are rich in vineyards.
Slovenske Gorice, the Gorizia Hills, and Lower
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THE THREE-HEADED GIANT
he irst ascent of Mount Triglav (literally, the “three-headed”) was made on
26 August 1778. he highest peak (2,864 m) in the Julian Alps is also one of
Slovenia’s key national symbols.
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of Slovenia is part of Triglav National Park.
06/07
SOCIETY
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HAVE YOU HEARD?
he Slovene language uses the grammatical dual, a
rarity in modern languages.
LIFE ON THE SUNNY SIDE
Slovenia’s population of just over two million
is well educated and the country has a good
labour market. Like other modern European
societies, it is experiencing typical trends of
aging and low birth. In addition, large fami-
lies, once a core unit of society, are undergo-
ing changes and becoming smaller.
he history of Slovenia simultaneously re-
veals an absence of statehood and abundance
of culture – it was only through language and
cultural expression that national identity was
preserved. he Protestant reformer Primož
Trubar created the standard Slovene language,
which is now used by an inspiring range of
writers. Slovenia has both professional and
amateur theatre companies and some world-
famous modern dance groups. Orchestra con-
certs annually attract more than 6,000 music
lovers, and young ilmmakers attract equal
attention at ilm festivals around the world.
Painting with a high artistic value only began
to blossom in Slovenia at the beginning of the
20th century, but today many artists are help-
ing shape the international art scene.
Slovenia is one of the youngest democracies
in Europe. It gained independence in 1991,
when the westward oriented and human-
rights conscious republic left the Yugoslav
federation. It won international recognition
almost immediately and became a member of
the European Union in 2004. Only four years
later Slovenia became the irst “newcomer” to
hold the EU Presidency.
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MYSTERY RIVER
he Ljubljanica River may be only 41 kilometres long, but it is also a river with
seven names, acquiring a new one every time it surfaces after running under-
ground for a while.
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performances were seen by 1,029,000 spectators during the 2004/2005 theatre season.
08/09
ECONOMY
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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Slovenia’s average irst-time father is 33 years old,
and the average father is 46 years old.
HIGH TECH WITH A HIGH TOUCH
Slovenia’s young economy has been often
described as a good example of successful
transition. So far economic growth has been
favourable and has regularly been followed by
an increase in employment, sometimes even
exceeding the European average. Compared
to the EU average, Slovenia also has a consid-
erably high employment rate of women.
Chemicals, electrical equipment, machinery,
transport, the food industry, motor vehicle
manufacturing, shipbuilding, metal products,
and rubber manufacturing represent most the
prominent activities in Slovenian manufac-
turing. Given the current level of development
and existing potential, tourism could become
one of Slovenia’s leading economic sectors in
the next few years.
he local economy is increasingly becoming
service orientated. Of course the industrial
sector is also of high importance, the most
important area being manufacturing, where-
as agriculture has declined considerably as an
economic segment.
However, if you ask ordinary Slovenes which
companies are the country’s best, they will
probably name one of a few dozen popular
household brands from companies active in
pharmacy, home appliances, food, or retail.
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RETRO HOME DESIGN
Spoon making, sieve making, toothpick making, and basket weaving – the
production of wooden ware once used to be a vital industry, while today it is an
eye-catching tradition.
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people are registered as “working,” meaning that they are employed in one way or another.
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