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Slovenia: flag, capital, currency and history

Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Ljubljana. The currency is the Euro. Languages spoken include Slovene.

Quick facts about Slovenia

Official name
Republic of Slovenia
Capital
Ljubljana
Region
Europe, Central Europe
Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Languages
Slovene
Calling code
+386
Internet domain
.si
Area
20,273 km² (7,827 sq mi)
Land borders
Austria, Croatia, Italy, Hungary
Demonym
Slovene
National day
Statehood Day, June 25

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History of Slovenia

Slavic settlers formed the early principality of Carantania in the seventh century, and Slovene lands later came under Frankish and then Habsburg rule, which lasted in various forms until 1918. After the First World War Slovenia joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, later called Yugoslavia. It was occupied and divided by Axis powers in the Second World War and then became a republic within socialist Yugoslavia. Following a referendum, Slovenia declared independence on 25 June 1991, and a brief conflict followed. It joined the European Union in 2004.

Key dates

  1. 7th centurySlavic principality of Carantania emerges in the eastern Alps.
  2. 14th centuryHabsburg rule is established over much of the Slovene lands.
  3. 1918Slovene lands join the new Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
  4. 1941Axis powers occupy and partition Slovenia.
  5. 1945Slovenia becomes a republic within socialist Yugoslavia.
  6. 1991Slovenia declares independence on 25 June.
  7. 2004Slovenia joins the European Union and NATO.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.

Currency of Slovenia

Slovenia uses the Euro (EUR, €). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.

EUR: Euro

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Slovenia?

The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.

What currency does Slovenia use?

Slovenia uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).

What languages are spoken in Slovenia?

Languages used in Slovenia include Slovene.

What is the calling code of Slovenia?

The international calling code of Slovenia is +386. Its internet domain is .si.

Which countries border Slovenia?

Slovenia shares land borders with Austria, Croatia, Italy and Hungary.

On which continent is Slovenia?

Slovenia is in Europe, in the region of Central Europe.

What is the national day of Slovenia?

Slovenia marks Statehood Day on June 25.

Neighbours of Slovenia

Flag of AustriaAustriaViennaFlag of CroatiaCroatiaZagrebFlag of ItalyItalyRomeFlag of HungaryHungaryBudapest

More countries in Central Europe

Flag of AustriaAustriaViennaFlag of CzechiaCzechiaPragueFlag of HungaryHungaryBudapestFlag of PolandPolandWarsawFlag of SlovakiaSlovakiaBratislava

Country data from the open mledoze/countries dataset (ODbL), with corrections. Flags from flag-icons (MIT).