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Slovenia
Source: www.slovenia.si
Slovenia is a green and diverse country, lying between the Alps, the Mediterranean, and the Panonian plain and embracing all the beauties of the old continent. In the north it boundries Austria, in the east Hungary, in the south Croatia and Italy in the west.
Slovenia is a member of Schengen area meaning there is free transition with all boundaries except Croatia.
Facts about Slovenia
| Area | 20.273 km2 |
| Population | 2 million |
| Language | Slovene |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| GDP | 17.076 EUR per capita (2007) |
| Capital | Ljubljana |
| Political system | multiparty parliamentary democracy |
| Electricity | 220 V - 50 Hz |
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Travel to Slovenia
By air
Ljubljana international Airport (Jože Pučnik) is connected to many European cities. Beside the national carier Adria Airways there are many different European companies flying in. Nearby airports are Vienna (A), v Graz (A), Klagenfurt (A), Salzburg (A), Venice (I), Trieste (I) and Zagreb (CRO).
More information:
- Ljubljana International airport Jože Pučnik (www.lju-airport.si)
- Adria Airways (www.adria-airways.com)
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By car
Good roads and short distances present the best way to explore the beauties of Slovenia. You need a vignette for motorways. The lights are obligatory also during the day.
More information:
- Traffic information (www.promet.si)
- Automobile Association - AMZS (www.amzs.si)
- Travel planning (www.si.map24.com)
- Bus time-table (www.ap-ljubljana.si)
By train
Slovenia is well connected also by rail with neighbouring countries and is also a part of Eurail Global Pass.
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