Slovenia — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Slovenia: capital Ljubljana, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Slovenia is in Europe. Its capital is Ljubljana.

Climate

Mediterranean on the coast, continental in the interior, and alpine in the mountains

Short Adriatic coastal strip; Alpine mountain region; mixed karst and subalpine terrain

Slovenia has over 10,000 caves, including the famous Postojna Cave.

More than 60% of Slovenia is covered by forest, making it one of the greenest countries in Europe.

Lake Bled's island is the only natural island in Slovenia, and ringing its church bell is said to grant wishes.

623: Slavic ancestors settle in the region as part of Samo's tribal union

1550: Primož Trubar publishes the first book in Slovenian

1918: Slovenia joins the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes

1991: Slovenia declares independence from Yugoslavia after Ten-Day War

2004: Slovenia joins the European Union and NATO

2007: Slovenia becomes the first former communist country to adopt the euro