General information

Slovenia lies in the heart of Europe, at the crossroads of the Alps, the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain. Within an area of 20,273 km2, this country is known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes.

In the center of the country is Ljubljana - the capital, with a population of 280,000 inhibitions what is more than 13 percent of the whole population (2,055,000) in Slovenia.

The weather in Slovenia is different in each of the four seasons. A harsh Alpine climate prevails in the mountain region, the coastal areas are marked by a sub-Mediterranean climate, and the north-east lowland part of the country has a continental climate. The average temperature is above 20°C in July and around 0°C in January.

Slovenia is the third most forest-covered country in Europe since as much as 60 percent of its territory is covered with forests. And there are only a few countries in the world that are so green. Over a third of the country's territory is protected within the European network of Natura2000 protected areas, while other valuable areas have been proclaimed natural parks and reserves. The largest protected area in the country is the Triglav National Park.

National holidays in Slovenia – non-working:

1 January

New Year’s Day (if 1 January is Sunday then 2 January is non-working)

8 February

Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday

Variable

Easter Monday

27 April

Day of Uprising against the Occupation

1 and 2 May

May Day Holiday

25 June

Statehood Day

15 August

Assumption Day

31 October

Reformation Day

1 November

All Saints Day

25 December

Christmas

26 December

Independence and Unity Day