Slovenia is situated in Central Europe touching the Alps and bordering the

Mediterranean. The neighbouring countries of Slovenia are:

Italy

Croatia

Hungary

Austria

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There are three types of climate: a harsh Alpine climate in the mountains, sub-

Mediterranean climate on the coast and a continental climate in the north-east

lowlands .

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Slovenia is a small country but it is full of contrasts. The territory combines the Alps,

the Pannonia Plain, the Mediterranean and the Karst.

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Slovenians are descendants of Alpine Slavs who settled the area between the Alps

and the Adriatic Sea in the late 6th century. They founded their own country called

Carantania. In the 9th century they lost their independence and came under the

Franks. For centuries most of the territory was under Habsburg rule. In 1918 the

Slovenians joined Yugoslavia. Between 1945 and 1990, Slovenia was under

Yugoslav Communist regime. The country gained its independence from Yugoslavia

in June 1991. Today it is a modern state and a member of the European Union and

NATO.

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Ljubljana is the capital and the biggest city of Slovenia. Its

population is about 283,000. The Ljubljana dragon is the

symbol of the city. In Roman times the city was called Emona and its remains can still

be seen throughout the city. The old city centre with the medieval castle on the hilltop

is one of the most notable landmarks. There are beautiful bridges across the

Ljubljanica river. The biggest park called Tivoli City Park is located near the city

centre.

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Tina Maze

She is the greatest Slovenian alpine skier. She is 31 years old. She has got 26 wins

up to now and won two gold Olympic medals in Sochi.

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France Prešeren

France Prešeren is the most famous Slovenian poet. He lived in the 19th century.

The seventh stanza of his poem called Zdravljica is the lyrics of our national

anthem.

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Most Slovenians are Catholics (58%), there are also Muslims, Orthodox, Protestants

and around 10 % are atheists.

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The official language is Slovenian. It is an Indo-European language and belongs to

the Slavic language family.

Slovenia's currency, the tolar, was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2007. The euro

is the single European currency and is currently used by 18 other member states of

the European Union.

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Triglav

Triglav, with its 2,864 metres, is the highest peak in Slovenia. It is located in the

Julian Alps.

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Linden tree

The linden tree is one of the symbols of Slovenia. Many Slovenians prepare linden

tea from linden flowers.

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Hayarack

A hayrack (kozolec) is a wooden construction, primarily used for drying grain and

grass.

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Lipizzaner

Lipizzaner (»Lipicanec«) is a breed of horse typical for the Karst region. Its name

comes from a town of Lipica. It has got a beautiful white coat.

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The Slovenian national anthem is called »Zdravljica« (A toast) – it is a stanza from a

poem written by Slovenian greatest poet France Prešeren in 1844.

Here you can find translations of Zdravljica in some other languages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zc7aLyhZ94c