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    Slovenia is a central European country with a population of around 2 million people, most of whom are ethnic Slovenes. Slovenian ancestors arrived in the area in the 6th century AD, and Slovenian national identity began forming in the 16th century, with symbols like the linden tree becoming important. Slovenia has been a parliamentary democracy and member of the EU since 2004. It has a developed economy based around tourism, with a GDP near the EU average, and is heavily forested and water-rich. Slovenian culture is characterized by literature, athletics, distinct regional cuisines, and encountering history around every corner.

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    Slovenia is a central European country with a population of around 2 million people, most of whom are ethnic Slovenes. Slovenian ancestors arrived in the area in the 6th century AD, and Slovenian national identity began forming in the 16th century, with symbols like the linden tree becoming important. Slovenia has been a parliamentary democracy and member of the EU since 2004. It has a developed economy based around tourism, with a GDP near the EU average, and is heavily forested and water-rich. Slovenian culture is characterized by literature, athletics, distinct regional cuisines, and encountering history around every corner.

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    SLOVENIA – The hidden treasure of Europe

    Foto: Darinka Mladenovič


    SLOVENIA
    Slovenia has 2 million inhabitants, with ethnic Slovenes
    making up approximately 83% of the population.
    Foto: Aleš Fevžer
    Slovenian ancestors – the Slavs – arrived in the area
    of present-day Slovenia from beyond the Carpathian
    Mountains in the 6th century AD.
    Foto: Mostphotos
    Formation of the germ of the national
    programme in the 16th century
    Foto: Nebojša Tejić
    The symbols through which Slovenians have
    built their identity.
    Foto: K. Kunaver
    The linden tree and the linden leaf are important
    symbols of the Slovenian nation.
    Foto: Mostphotos
    Foto: Tamino Petelinšek / STA

    National symbols of Slovenia


    The Republic of Slovenia is a parliamentary democratic
    republic and a social state governed by the rule of law.
    Foto: Anže Malovrh
    Since 2004 Slovenia has been a Member State
    Foto: Mostphotos

    of the European Union.


    Since gaining independence, Slovenia
    has successfully performed some leading
    roles in key international organisations.
    Foto: Stanko Gruden/STA
    Foto: Ukom archive

    Successful economic development


    Slovenia’s gross domestic product (GDP)
    stands at 91% of the EU-28 average.
    Foto: Mostphotos
    In Slovenia,
    Tourism tourism isbranch
    is an important an important branch of
    of the economy, the
    generating
    economy,
    12.8% of the generating as much
    country’s GDP as 12.8% ofmore
    and contributing the than 8%
    country’s
    of overallGDP and and
    contributing
    over 40% more than exports.
    8% of
    Foto: Jurij Pivka

    exports of service
    overall exports and over 40% of service exports.
    The Slovenian economy has the opportunity to
    Foto: Mostphotos

    develop high value-added branches and jobs.


    Slovenia is the third most forested country in Europe.
    Foto: Domen Grögl
    Slovenia is one of the most water-abundant
    Foto: Darinka Mladenovič

    countries in Europe.
    Art and culture have a special place in Slovenian history.
    Foto: ZTL archive
    In Slovenia, literature is the most prestigious
    and respected form of art.
    Foto: Tamino Petelinšek / STA
    Foto: Stanko Gruden / STA

    Slovenia is a country
    of supreme athletes.
    Slovenia’s 24 distinct gastronomic regions are
    Foto: Tomo Jeseničnik

    the result of the blending of local flavours with


    foreign influences.
    Foto: Tomo Jeseničnik

    Slovenian protected agricultural products and foodstuffs.


    To feel Slovenia means to feel good.
    Foto: Terme Olimia archive
    In Slovenia, one can encounter different historical
    periods every step of the way.
    Foto: Daniel Novaković / STA
    Facts you need to
    Foto: Ubald Trnkoczy

    know about Slovenia


    Facts you need to know about Slovenians
    Foto: Samo Vidic
    Slovenia’s brand I FEEL SLOVENIA

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