Slovenia profile - Facts

Ljubljana's castle

Slovenia was seen as the most liberal republic within the former Yugoslavia

  • Full name: Republic of Slovenia

  • Population: 2 million (UN, 2012)

  • Capital: Ljubljana

  • Area: 20,273 sq km (7,827 sq miles)

  • Major language: Slovene

  • Major religion: Christianity

  • Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)

  • Monetary unit: Euro

  • Main exports: Machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, household goods

  • GNI per capita: US $23,210 (World Bank, 2013)

  • Internet domain: .si

  • International dialling code: +386