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Facts

Also Known As Republic of Slovenia
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Robert Golob
Capital Ljubljana
Population (2026 est.) 2,138,000
Currency Exchange Rate 1 USD equals 0.902 euro
Head Of State President: Nataša Pirc Musar
Form Of Government unitary multiparty republic with two legislative houses (National Council [40]; National Assembly [90])
Official Language Slovene
Official Religion none
Official Name Republika Slovenija (Republic of Slovenia)
Total Area (Sq Km) 20,271
Total Area (Sq Mi) 7,827
Monetary Unit euro (€)
Population Rank (2026) 149
Population Projection 2030 2,082,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2026) 273
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2026) 105.4
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2023) 47.5% • Rural: (2023) 52.5%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2024) 79.5 years • Female: (2024) 84.7 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: 0% • Female: 0%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2024) 67,629
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2024) 31,790

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Slovenia
Political map of Slovenia showing its national boundaries with Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia. Major cities such as Ljubljana, Maribor, Celje, Kranj, and Koper are labeled, along with neighboring countries. A small locator map in the bottom right highlights Slovenia's position in Europe.
Lake Bled
Map of central and southeastern Europe highlighting Slovenia and its capital, Ljubljana. Surrounding countries include Italy, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. Neighboring countries such as Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina are also labeled.
Map of Slovenia highlighting its physical features, including the Julian Alps, Karawanken Mountains, and Kras Plateau. Major rivers such as the Sava, Drava, and Mura are labeled, along with Lake Bled and Triglav Mountain. Surrounding countries Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia are shown, with a small locator map in the bottom right corner indicating Slovenia's position in Europe.
Julian Alps
Drava River
Church of the Assumption, on an island in Lake Bled, northwestern Slovenia.
Koper, Slovenia.
A town in Slovenia with scattered buildings and green fields beneath rugged Julian Alps peaks.
National anthem of Slovenia
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