Slovenia

Capital of Slovenia: Ljubljana
Population of Slovenia: 2,000,092
Total area of Slovenia: 20,273 km2

Slovenia is also called the Republic of Slovenia and is located in the Southeastern part of Europe. Its flag is horizontal strips of white, blue and red. There is the emblem of the country located in the upper left quadrant. This consists of a mountain, a stylized river, and has three yellow stars on the top.

Slovenia population

Much of the country is the Slovenes at 83 percent. The rest are immigrants from the other Slavic countries and the former Yugoslavia. The vast majority of the populace lives in urban areas or in suburban areas. Italians are also among the minorities. The Roma population lives there as well. The country has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. The population density is overall very low. The largest city is Ljubljana. The country has a state language, which is Slovene, a Slavic language. About 92 percent of the population speaks Slovene. There are 46 different dialects. Other languages spoken include Hungarian and Italian. Most of the Slovenes are Roman Catholic—up to 97 percent before WWII. The rest are mainly Lutheran. Now only 58 percent are Roman Catholic, with the rest being Lutheran and Jewish, among others.  

History of Slovenia

The territory of Slovenia has been a part of many different states and countries over the course of its existence. It was part of the Roman Empire and part of the Holy Roman Empire. The Habsburgs took it over in the 1700s and early 1800s. It formed the state of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs in 1918 but this was unrecognized by the rest of Europe. It was annexed by Germany in WWII and then became part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This country broke up in 1991, and the country created its own sovereignty at that time. It is today a part of NATO, the European Union, and Eurozone, and is considered the richest Slavic nation.

Slovenia Tourism

The Republic of Slovenia, Europe at the border of the Alps and the Mediterranean takes pride in its well endowed natural resources. The rivers, lakes and streams are major tourist attractions because many spas, ranches, trekking trails, golf courses, ski resorts and other outdoor adventures are available. Many tourists who enjoy hiking, horse riding, cycling, skiing and doing water sports frequent Slovenia. Health nuts are also frequent guests of Slovenia because of the popular thermal springs and mineral springs that were discovered to hold secrets to well being. These thermal baths are not just health spas; they are also testaments to Roman history. Many archeological excavations were done in Slovenia.  Another interesting tourist attraction in Slovenia is the wine routes. Not many people know about the excellent wine of Slovenia but the truth is, wine has been produced and preserved in this country. Tourists can discover the unique Slovene wine tradition by taking a tour on the wine trails.

If you are invited for dinner by a Slovenian, it is advisable that you not be late. This is an expression of your respect for the hosts that invited you to their home. For the Slovenian family, the home is very important. They always make time to improve their home or spend time there. For example, it is common for Slovenians to do gardening or do home projects if they are not busy. The house is like an extension of their being so they try to keep it orderly and they make an effort in the arrangement.