Fun facts about Slovenia
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The name Slovenia etymologically means 'land of the Slavs'.
Slovenia
Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, and Croatia to the south and southeast; its southwestern boundary consists of a 46.6-kilometre (29.0 mi) coastline on the Adriatic Sea.
From the “Etymology” section
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A pierced cave bear bone found in Divje Babe cave is considered possibly the oldest musical instrument discovered in the world.
Slovenia
Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, and Croatia to the south and southeast; its southwestern boundary consists of a 46.6-kilometre (29.0 mi) coastline on the Adriatic Sea.
From the “History” section
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Slovenia's highest peak, Triglav, has become a national symbol and is featured on the national coat of arms and flag.
Slovenia
Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, and Croatia to the south and southeast; its southwestern boundary consists of a 46.6-kilometre (29.0 mi) coastline on the Adriatic Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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As of 2020, 60.4% of Slovenia is forested, ranking it second in Europe by percentage of area forested.
Slovenia
Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, and Croatia to the south and southeast; its southwestern boundary consists of a 46.6-kilometre (29.0 mi) coastline on the Adriatic Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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The average wind speeds in Slovenia are lower than in the plains of nearby countries due to its rugged terrain.
Slovenia
Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, and Croatia to the south and southeast; its southwestern boundary consists of a 46.6-kilometre (29.0 mi) coastline on the Adriatic Sea.
From the “Geography” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0