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Slovenia, formerly a part of the Socialist Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, proclaimed its independence in June 1991.
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Slovenia Travel and Tourist Information with
links to official travel and tourism websites and state resources for
visitors to Slovenia.
Ljubljana, Map of Slovenia,
Maribor, Slovenia's Adriatic
Coast, Slovenia Geographically, Slovenia Tourism, Slovenia Travel
Guides, Travel to Slovenia.
Countries neighbouring Slovenia are: Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.
The Julian Alps dominate north-east Slovenia, near the borders of Italy and Austria. Slovenia's highest
mountain, Mount Triglav (2,863 m) is in this area.
Slovenia also has a very small coastline on the Adriatic.
Weather in Europe:
Local weather forecasts for destinations around Europe.
As of January 1st, 2007 Slovenia's official currency is now the
Euro.
Slovenia by Car
The best way to get around Slovenia is by car. Just be sure to have a
good map.
Slovenia by Train
Ljubljana is easily reached from Venice, Italy,
while Trieste is almost in Slovenia itself.
The capital of Slovenia is in the centre of the country, on an
ancient East-West trade route.
According to Greek mythology the city was founded by Jason, a prince
of Iolcus.
Ljubljana's history includes periods of occupation by the Huns,
Magyars, French, Austrians, and Germans.
For nearly 1,000 years, Slovenes have been influenced by Italian,
German, and Austrian cultures.
Slovenia has a very limited coastline; around the Italian looking
Koper.
The best of the Adriatic Coast is further south, in Croatia.
Maribor, formerly Marburg, is on the Drava River in northern
Slovenia, near the border with Austria.
There is an impressive 15th-century castle here, and a 12th-century
cathedral but most tourists come to Maribor for the skiing.
Hotels
in Maribor:
Find hotels in Maribor with special online rates.
Slovenia Tourism:
Find out more about the exciting tourist destinations in Slovenia.
TrekTrek Slovenia:
The Slovenian mountains are a true pleasure to spend countless hours walking in.
Breathtaking views, peaceful peaks, interesting flora and fauna and excellently maintained
mountain huts and trails are a very special reason for trekking in Slovenia.
The official language of Slovenia is Slovene.
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