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General Information about SloveniaSlovenia - I.D. Card
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 | AREA 20.251 KM2 Capital: Ljubljana pop. 280 000 |
| POPULATION 2 million 90% Slovenes, with Italian and Hungarian minorities |
| LANGUAGE Slovene Most Slovenes speak one of the following languages: English, Italian or German |
| RELIGION Mainly Roman Catholic, some Protestant |
| CLIMATE Slovenia has three different climatic regions: Central European, Alpine and Mediterranean. The average summer temperature is 21°C, winter 0°C. |
| POLITICAL SYSTEM Multiparty parliamentary democracy; bicameral parliament made up of a National Assembly and National Council. |
| ECONOMY GDP (95) US $ 18.5 billion Import: US $ 8.4 billion Export: US $ 6.3 billion |
| CURRENCY
The Tolar (SIT), 1 SIT = 100 stotins which can be exchanged at numerous exchange offices throughout Slovenia. |
| BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS The telecommunications infrastructure meets all European standards. |
| BY ROAD Slovenia has a well-developed road system. Ljubljana can be reached from the major central European cities of Munich, Milan, Vienna and Budapest in less than five hours. A quick and trouble-free entry into Slovenia is facilitated by numerous border crossings. |
| BY RAIL The Slovenian railway in connected to the European rail network. Slovenia is served also by Eurocity and car trains. The museum train is a tourist attraction of Slovenia's railway. |
| BY AIR Slovenia has three international airports: Ljubljana-Brnik, Maribor and Portoroz plus many sports airfields. The national carrier is Adria Airways. Ljubljana airport regular connections with almost all capitals and larger cities in Europe. |
| BY SEA There is a regular hydrofoil service between Venice and Portoroz. Tourists with their own boats can moor in one of the four Slovenian marinas: Portoroz, Koper, Izola or Piran. The largest port is Koper, which is designed primarily for goods transport. |
| SEASIDE TOURISM The Slovenian coast is alive and sparkling with little seaside towns, beaches and great opportunities for sports and recreation. Along the coast there are four marinas offering 1000 moorings, plus an international tourist airport. |
| WINTER TOURISM There are over 50 ski resorts in Slovenia. There are also a great many cross-country ski tracks. In spring, particularly in the Julian Alps, it is possible to go ski-touring. |
| HILL WALKING Over 7000 km of marked mountain and other footpaths offer excellent conditions for walking and trekking. A European hiking trail also traverses Slovenia. |
| HEALTH RESORTS In beautiful natural surroundings there are 16 health resorts with a rich tradition and top quality service. The visitor is offered hotels and apartments, curative waters, health and cosmetic service, bathing pools, sport halls and walks in nature. |
| OLD TOWNS There are attractive old town centres preserved in Ljubljana, Skofja Loka, Ptuj, Kostanjevica, Stanjel, Piran, Koper, Vipava and elsewhere. |
| CULTURAL EVENTS You can visit countless interesting galleries, museums, theatres, operas, philharmonic societies, jazz and rock concerts. You can also take in the International Graphics Biennial, the International Summer Festival and the Biennial of Industrial Design. |
| GOLF Slovenia has four easily accessible golf courses in natural surroundings nearby the accommodation. |
| CASTLES The country is dotted with castles. Many of them are preserved or restored, while others stand ruined as silent witnesses of the past. The most famous castles, but not the only ones to be preserved, are Ptuj, Otocec, Jamski grad, Bled, Ljubljana and Laski Grad. |
| THE KARST The Karst has over 6000 limestone caves, including the famous Postojna and Skocjan caves. It is possible to visit 110 of them. |
| RIDING The attractive forested countryside is ideally suited for horseback excursions. You can ride at more than twenty horse-riding centres and schools. |
| HUNTING AND FISHING Extensive forests with protected game and breeding game parks offer excellent possibilities for hunting. Unspoilt rivers and lakes attract fishing and fly-fishing enthusiasts. |
| CASINOS You can also try your luck. Ten state-of-the-art gaming houses are an attraction for lovers of roulette and others games of chance. |
| TENNIS There are plenty opportunities for playing tennis in easily accessible courts, both open-air and covered. Many courts are located at hotels. |
| FLYING The colorful, diverse and lively countryside was almost made for viewing from the air. Air taxis are available for tours of Slovenia - you can choose your own route. You can Han glide and paraglide from numerous hills. There are also 11 sports airfields. |
| CONFERENCES Slovenia's congress tradition goes back to the year 1821. Ljubljana, Bled, Portoroz, Radenci and Rogaska offer the most advanced conference facilities. |
| HOLIDAYS ON THE FARM In Slovenia there are 300 tourist farms, which are an ideal starting point for excursions, hill walking, hunting, fishing and excellent opportunity to meet with Slovenian cuisine. |
| RAFTING, KAYAKING, CYCLING Kayaking and rafting can be enjoyed on clean, fresh rivers: the Soca, the upper reaches of the Sava, Krka, Kolpa and others. Cycling around the Slovenian countryside, both on ordinary and mountain bikes, is a real pleasure. |
| BORDER CROSSINGS Slovenia has 61 international and local road, rail and other border crossings with Italy, 47 with Austria, 4 with Hungary and 34 with Croatia. In addition to this Slovenia has three maritime and three air border posts. |
| VISAS, PASSPORTS A valid passport is sufficient for a visit to Slovenia on business or as a tourist, provided your stay does not exceed three months. Citizens of EC countries may enter Slovenia without a passport, provided they apply for a tourist pass producing their identification card or other valid personal document at the border. Anyone who is required to have a visa to enter Slovenia may obtain one at the Slovenian representation in their country of directly at the border crossing. |
| GREEN CARDS A green card (international vehicle insurance) must be carried by all foreign drivers on their entry into Slovenia, with the exception of those from countries with which Slovenia has a special agreement. Foreign citizens without a green card my obtain short-term insurance in Slovenia. |
| CUSTOMS Foreigners may bring into Slovenia and take away their personal property without payment of customs duties. At the majority of border crossings there are duty free shops. |
| SLOVENE TOURIST OFFICES ABROAD GB London, tel.: (44) 171 372 3767, fax: (44) 171 372 3763 USA New York, tel.: (1)2126825896, |
| FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES |
| GENERAL IN FORMATION |
| FUEL 91 and 95 octane unleaded petrol (EURO SUPER) 98 octane petrol (SUPER 98), diesel Dl and diesel 02 (DIESEL) |
| FILLING STATIONS The main filling stations at border crossings, on motorways and entry points larger towns are open non-stop. Other stations are open from 7.00 to 20.00 Monday to Saturday. |
| TOLLS On motorways and in the Karavanke tunnel. |
| ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Tel. 987 for AMZS services (the Slovenian automobile association). In case of accident call the police, tel. 92. Information on road and traffic conditions is available from the AMZS Information Centre, tel. +386(O)61 341341. |
| SPEED LIMITS Motorways l00-120 km/h Other roads 80 km/h |
| PERMITTED BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL Up to 0.8 g/kg for drivers of private vehicles and motor bikes 0 g/kg for all professional drivers |
| RENT-A-CAR, AIR-TAXI There are car rental agencies in all larger towns. |
| OTHER IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Police, reporting - accidents and criminal acts - 92 Fire brigade - 93 |
| TELEPHONING ABROAD The numbers for calling abroad from Slovenia are: Austria 0043 Netherlands 0031 Belgium 0032 Switzerland 0041 France 0033 UK 0044 Italy 0039 USA 001 Germany 0049 |
| EXCHANGE RATE THE TOLAR (Sit) = 100 stotins DM : SIT = 1 : 100 SIT (October 99) US$ : SIT=I : 185 GBP : SIT = I : 360 |
| CREDIT CARDS In Slovenia Eurocheque and all major credit cards are accepted, including Euro card, American Express, Visa and MASTER CARD. |
| HEALTH CARE
Slovenia observes all European standards in its provision of health care. Larger towns have clinical centres or hospitals. |
| SALES TAX Foreigners are eligible for a refund of tax on the purchase of goods (except cigarettes and alcohol) amounting to more than 12.500 SIT and which are taken out of Slovenia. |
| WORKING HOURS Banks Mon.-Fri. 09.00-12.00,14.00-17.00 Saturday 09.00:12.00 Shops Mon.-Fri. 08.00-19.00 Saturday 08.00-13.00 Some shops are also open in the evening and on holidays and Sundays. |
| HOLIDAYS 1 and 2 January 8 February Easter Sunday Easter Monday 27 April 1 and 2 May 25 June 15 August 31 October 1 November 25 December 26 December |
| MAINS ELECTRITY 220 V, 50 Hz |
| TIME
Slovenia operates on continental European time GMT + 1. In summer local time is GMT + 2. |
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