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People and Society

People and Society of Slovenia

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Slovenia.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Slovene(s)
Ethnic Groups
Slovene 92%, Croat 1%, Serb 0.5%, Hungarian 0.4%, Bosniak 0.3%, other 5.8% (1991)
Population
2,123,994
Population in Major Urban Areas
LJUBLJANA (capital) 273,000

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Adequate medical care is readily available. Travelers to Slovenia may obtain a list of English-speaking physicians on the U.S. Embassy’s website. Antibiotics, as well as other U.S.-equivalent prescription medications are available at local pharmacies. In Slovenia all medications, including drugs considered over-the-counter and first aid supplies, are dispensed through pharmacies (called “lekarna”). Please see the Embassy’s website for a list of pharmacies open 24 hours.