Slovenia
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Introduction
Capital: Ljubljana
Population
Total Population:
2,018,122
Annual growth rate:
0.6%
Density:
100 inhabitants/km²
Urban population:
48.9%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Ljubljana (260,000); Maribor (110,000); Kranj (40,000); Celje (40,000).
Ethnic Origins:
According to the 2002 census the great majority are Slovenes (83.1%) followed by a mixture of other nationalities: Croats (1.81%), Serbs (1.98%), Italians (0.11%), Hungarians (0.32%) and others.
Official Language:
Slovene or Slovenian.
Other languages spoken:
Croatian, Serbian and Bosnian by their immigrants, while Italian and Hungarian may be used in the two bilingual regions.
Business language:
Most businessmen speak at least one foreign language, English being the most common. Also used are German (especially near the Austrian and Italian border).
Religion:
The majority of population is Catholic.
Literacy rate:
99.7%
Local time:
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National currency:Euro (EUR)
Country overview
Area:
20,270 km²
Type of State:
Republic based on parliamentary democracy.
Type of economy:
High-income economy, Ex-Transition country, OECD accession candidate country..
The highest per capita GDP among the Eastern European countries.
The highest per capita GDP among the Eastern European countries.
HDI*:
0,923/1
HDI (world rank):
26th/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To make a call from Slovenia, dial 00
To make a call to Slovenia, dial +386
To make a call from Slovenia, dial 00
To make a call to Slovenia, dial +386
Internet suffix:
.si
Computers:
42.5 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
50.1 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
49.2 per 100 inhabitants
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 17,322 | 19,404 | 22,856 | 29,432 | 33,404 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 16,065 | 18,146 | 21,397 | 27,123 | 29,562 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 2,603 | 2,915 | 3,254 | 4,231 | 4,996 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 3,455 | 3,976 | 4,344 | 5,650 | 7,632 |
Source: World Bank
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