In the eyes of many a Yugoslavian despot, Slovenia is the golden goose
that got away. Slovenia has been doing just fine (flourishing, even) since
breaking away from its Yugoslav owners in 1991
May 24, 2006 (Press Release) --
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In the eyes of many a Yugoslavian despot, Slovenia is the golden goose
that got away. Rich in resources, naturally good looking and persistently
peaceful, Slovenia has been doing just fine (flourishing, even) since
breaking away from its Yugoslav owners in 1991. Travellers in search of an
antidote to much of Europe's crowds and high prices can, at least for the
meantime, consider it their little secret.
Little Slovenia (Slovenija) straddles Eastern and Western Europe. Many of
its cities and towns bear the imprint of the Habsburg Empire and the
Venetian Republic, while up in the Julian Alps you'd almost think you were
in Bavaria. The 2 million Slovenes were economically the most well off
among the peoples of what was once Yugoslavia, and the relative affluence
of this country on the 'sunny side of the Alps' is immediately apparent.
Except for a brief period in June and July 1991 when Yugoslavia attempted
to stop its smallest child from leaving its collapsing nest, there's been
no fighting, no war and no terrorism in Slovenia. While Croatia and
Bosnia-Hercegovina became embroiled in the bitterest conflict in Europe
since WWII, Slovenes got on with making money and keeping out of the
limelight.
Destination Facts
Full country name: Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)
Area: 20,256 sq km (7898 sq mi)
Population: 2 million
Capital city: Ljubljana (pop 330,000)
People: Slovenian 88%, Serbo-Croatian 7%
Language: Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, German, English, Italian
Religion: Roman Catholic (72%), atheist (4.3%), Eastern Orthodox Christian
(2.4%), Muslim (1%), Protestant (1%)
Government: parliamentary democratic republic
President: Milan Kucan
Prime Minister: Janez Drnovsek
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: Citizens of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, Hong Kong, the USA
and most European countries do not require visas for stays of up to 90
days. Citizens of other countries can get 90-day visas in advance at any
Slovenian embassy or consulate, or 30 day visas on arrival.
Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC plus 1 hour, daylight savings observed
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
September is an excellent month to visit because it's the best time for
hiking and climbing, and the summer crowds have vanished. December to
March is high-time for skiers, while spring is a good time to be in the
lowlands and valleys because everything's in blossom. Try to avoid July
and August, when hotel rates rise and there are lots more tourists,
especially on the coast.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
In the eyes of many a Yugoslavian despot, Slovenia is the golden goose
that got away. Rich in resources, naturally good looking and persistently
peaceful, Slovenia has been doing just fine (flourishing, even) since
breaking away from its Yugoslav owners in 1991. Travellers in search of an
antidote to much of Europe's crowds and high prices can, at least for the
meantime, consider it their little secret.
Little Slovenia (Slovenija) straddles Eastern and Western Europe. Many of
its cities and towns bear the imprint of the Habsburg Empire and the
Venetian Republic, while up in the Julian Alps you'd almost think you were
in Bavaria. The 2 million Slovenes were economically the most well off
among the peoples of what was once Yugoslavia, and the relative affluence
of this country on the 'sunny side of the Alps' is immediately apparent.
Except for a brief period in June and July 1991 when Yugoslavia attempted
to stop its smallest child from leaving its collapsing nest, there's been
no fighting, no war and no terrorism in Slovenia. While Croatia and
Bosnia-Hercegovina became embroiled in the bitterest conflict in Europe
since WWII, Slovenes got on with making money and keeping out of the
limelight.
Destination Facts
Full country name: Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)
Area: 20,256 sq km (7898 sq mi)
Population: 2 million
Capital city: Ljubljana (pop 330,000)
People: Slovenian 88%, Serbo-Croatian 7%
Language: Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, German, English, Italian
Religion: Roman Catholic (72%), atheist (4.3%), Eastern Orthodox Christian
(2.4%), Muslim (1%), Protestant (1%)
Government: parliamentary democratic republic
President: Milan Kucan
Prime Minister: Janez Drnovsek
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: Citizens of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, Hong Kong, the USA
and most European countries do not require visas for stays of up to 90
days. Citizens of other countries can get 90-day visas in advance at any
Slovenian embassy or consulate, or 30 day visas on arrival.
Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC plus 1 hour, daylight savings observed
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
September is an excellent month to visit because it's the best time for
hiking and climbing, and the summer crowds have vanished. December to
March is high-time for skiers, while spring is a good time to be in the
lowlands and valleys because everything's in blossom. Try to avoid July
and August, when hotel rates rise and there are lots more tourists,
especially on the coast.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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