The Republic of Slovenia is a sovereign parliamentary democratic republic located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe. It gained independence in 1991 and has since developed into a stable, highincome economy and an active member of the European Union (EU) and the euro area. Slovenia joined the EU on 1 May 2004, the Schengen Area on 21 December 2007, and adopted the euro (€) as its official currency on 1 January 2007. The capital and largest city is Ljubljana, a cultural, economic, and political centre. Slovenia’s EU membership supports its integration into European markets and policies, fostering regional cooperation across the Adriatic-Ionian area.
Geography
Area
Total
20.273 km2
Land
20.151 km2
Water
122 km2
Climate
Slovenia’s climate varies by region: a continental climate dominates inland areas with warm summers and cold winters; the Alpine climate affects the mountainous northwest; and a sub‑Mediterranean climate prevails along the coast and its hinterland.
People and Society
Population (including population growth rate)
2,13 mio, +0,3%
Ethnic groups
Slovens 83,1%, Serbs, 2,0%, Croats 1,8% Bosniaks 1,1%
Languages
Slovenian, co-official in minority areas Italian (Slovenian Istra) and Hungarian (Prekmurje region)
Religions
Christianity 77,7%, Orthodox 3,7%, Muslim 3,0%
Economy
GDP and GDP per capita
67,42 billion EUR, 31.700 EUR/capita
Exports
61,5 billion EUR
Imports
69,1 billion EUR
