What would you like the youth of America to know? It brings me great joy that you are interested in our country, Slovenia, which is offering everything one can imagine when reflecting on the notion of "smart and beautiful" -- because that is what Slovenia is... We Slovenias are hardworking people, and there are many incredible individuals among us who have achieved worldwide success in different fields -- sports, innovation, business, science and art. Our society is modern; it is the society of the future... Slovenia is a country of magnificent nature. In one corner, there are green hills covered with vineyards, and in another, forests stretching as far as the eye can see, and in yet another, a beautiful alpine world. I am delighted that you come from all over the world to meet us and discover our beautiful and exceptional country. ![]() What they sent me: ![]() Click to Enlarge
Situated in central Europe, Slovenia is a relatively tiny nation of 7,800 square miles and 2 million people that celebrated 25 years of independence in 2016. The major language in Slovenia is Slovene; the major religion is Christianity. Translated into English, the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana (pronounced lub-lee-yana) means "The Loved One." Ljubljana was named the European Green Capital of the world for 2016.
![]() More than half of the country is covered with forests. Slovenia also has the highest number of caves in the world (more than 10,000), and so many wineries and vineyards that there is 1 for every 70 people. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() Official Name Republic of Slovenia Government Parliamentary Republic Current Leader President Borut Pahor ![]() • Pahor has been involved in politics since he was 15 and in high school • Pahor studied public policy and political science at the University of Ljubljana • Pahor's mother was a Nazi Concentration Camp survivor Recommended sites President's Website www.up-rs.si Government Website www.vlada.si Slovenia Portal www.slovenia.si |