 Slovenia — (slō vē´nē ə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... Slovenia's Skocjan Caves, on the World Heritage list, are one of the world's most famous systems of »» More
Fashion... Grooming in public is important to Slovenes. Contemporary Western styles are worn. People wear furs »» More
Socializing... Slovenes tend to appear reserved at first, but are very friendly on acquaintance. They place a high »» More
Family... The living arrangements and family size are changing. Ten years ago, it was common for two or three »» More
Sports & Recreation... Slovenes like outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, swimming, horseback riding and fishing.&nbs »» More
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Slovenia History
Slovenia is today a vibrant democracy, but the roots of this democracy go back deep in Slovene history. According to the 16th century French political philosopher, Jean Bodin, Slovenes practiced the unique custom of the Installation of the Dukes of Carinthia for almost 1,000 years, until the late 14th century. According to some scholars, Bodin’s account of how Slovene farmers contractually consented to be governed by the Duke influenced Thomas Jefferson’s drafting of the Declaration of Independence. From as early as the 9th century, Slovenia had fallen under foreign rulers, including partial control by Bavarian dukes and the Republic of Venice. With the exception of Napoleon’s 4-year tutelage »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Ljubljana
Population: 2,005,692
GDP: $59,140,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 20,273 (sq km) 7,827 (sq mi)
Currency: Euros
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