Surface: Slovenia covers a total area of 20,273 sq km.
Population: Slovenia has a population of around 2,019,245, with Slovenians constituting a majority.
System of government: Slovenia is a parliamentary republic.
Capital: Ljubljana, with a population of around 270,800, is the capital.
Religion: Majority of the population is Roman Catholic, while 10% of the population claim to be atheist.
Official Language: Slovenian is the official language.
Government: Slovenia is a parliamentary republic.
Climate: Slovenia has a Mediterranean climate on the coast and a continental climate in the plateaus and valleys.
Units of measure and electricity: Slovenia follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time of Slovenia is GMT + 1.
Currency: Euro (€)
Travel documents required: Passports are not required by EU nationals with a valid national ID. Nationals of quite a few countries are exempt from carrying visas for certain periods.
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Even though the agricultural sector is small, the large areas of forest are an important natural resource. The manufacturing industry accounts for about 30% of the GDP. Its chief imports are machinery and transport equipments while its major exports include manufactured goods.
The average daily budget for a tourist in Slovenia is about 80 € to 150 €. There are many hostels in and around Ljubljana; the average price for a basic bed in a dorm is around 10 € to 20 €.
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