Slovenia

The Slovene lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the latter's dissolution at the end of World War I. In 1918, the Slovenes joined the Serbs and Croats in forming a new multinational state, which was named Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, Slovenia became a republic of the renewed Yugoslavia, which though Communist, distanced itself from Moscow's rule. Dissatisfied with the exercise of power by the majority Serbs, the Slovenes succeeded in establishing their independence in 1991 after a short 10-day war. Historical ties to Western Europe, a strong economy, and a stable democracy have assisted in Slovenia's transformation to a modern state. Slovenia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 2,009,245

Nationality (Noun): Slovene(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Slovenian

Official Language(s): Slovenian

Major Languages Spoken: Slovenian

Country Facts

Country Name (long form): Republic of Slovenia

Country Name (short form): Slovenia

Country Name (local long form): Republika Slovenija

Country Name (local short form): Slovenija

Name of Capital: Ljubljana

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Slovenia: Italy, Austria, Croatia, Hungary

Land Area: 20151 sq km

Water Area: 122 sq km

Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than New Jersey

Total Land Boundry: 1,382 km

Coastline: 46.6 km

National Holiday: Independence Day/Statehood Day, 25 June (1991)

International Phone Code: 386

Currency Code: euro (EUR)

Internet Country Code: .si

US Embassy Location: Presernova 31, 1000 Ljubljana

US Embassy Mailing Address: American Embassy Ljubljana, US Department of State, 7140