Although the country of Slovenia is equivalent to the size of Massachusetts, its diverse environment stretches from the Alps to the to Adriatic Sea. You can ski in the morning and sunbathe in the Adriatic the same day; you can also reach both Italy and Austria by road within two hours. Slovenia is incredibly green, boasting the highest afforestation of any EU nation. This country is an outdoor person’s delight.

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Facts about Slovenia
Republic of Slovenia - Public Relations and Media Office
Slovenian Tourist Board
Slovenia Cultural Profile

The program is based in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. This delightful city has been called ‘the safest EU capital’ and is an architectural gem of Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings, rivers and canals, museums and cafes, castles and churches.

Although small with a resident population of 300,000, Ljubljana boasts a diversity of cultural activities. Summers are especially vibrant as the city hosts festivals of jazz, street theatre, music and dance with performers from around the world.

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Ljubljana Tourist Information Portal