Slowenien - Allgemeine Informationen
LocationSouthern Central Europe. |
TimeGMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October). |
Area20,273 sq km (7,827 sq miles). |
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CapitalLjubljana; 256,000 |
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ReligionRoman Catholic (75%), other |
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Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz. |
Soclial ConventionsShaking hands is the normal form of greeting. Usual European social conventions apply and informal dress is widely acceptable.
Smoking is prohibited almost everywhere - on public transport, in cinemas, theatres, public offices, in waiting rooms, in restaurants and bars. |
GovernmentRepublic since 1991. Declared independence from now defunct state of Yugoslavia in 1991. Slovenia is a member of EU since 2004.
The head of Government is Prime Minister Borut Pahor since 2008. |
Head of StatePresident Danilo Tuerk since 2007. |
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