Welcome to Slovenia 🇸🇮 — a remarkable destination in Central Europe. Its official name is Republic of Slovenia, and today around 2.1 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 20,273 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Slovenia: key statistics, an introduction to Ljubljana, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Slovenia
Geographically, Slovenia belongs to Central Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 20,273 km², which makes it the 155th largest country or territory on Earth.
Slovenia has a coastline as well as land borders with Austria, Croatia, Italy and Hungary — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Ljubljana, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how slovene life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 2.1 million people live in Slovenia, making it the 149th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Slovenia is called a Slovene.
The main language spoken here is Slovene. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Slovenia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Slovenia is +386. Websites from the country typically use the .si internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Slovenia are its flag, its capital Ljubljana, and its approximate population of 2.1 million.
Neighbouring countries
Slovenia shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Slovenia
- Slovenia's flag emoji is 🇸🇮 — its two-letter country code is SI and its three-letter code is SVN.
- Slovenia covers 20,273 km², ranking 155th in the world by area.
- With about 2.1 million people, Slovenia holds the 149th spot in the world population ranking.
- Slovenia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Slovenia shares borders with 4 countries.
Slovenia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Slovenia?
- The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.
- What is the population of Slovenia?
- Slovenia has a population of approximately 2,127,400 people, ranking 149th in the world.
- Where is Slovenia located?
- Slovenia is located in Central Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Slovenia?
- The main language spoken in Slovenia is Slovene.
- What currency is used in Slovenia?
- Slovenia uses the Euro (EUR).
