What is the capital of Slovenia?

The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.

What continent is Slovenia in?

Slovenia is in Europe, specifically the Central Europe subregion.

What is the population of Slovenia?

Slovenia has a population of roughly 2,073,894 people, across a land area of 20,273 km².

What language is spoken in Slovenia?

The main language of Slovenia is Slovene.

Which countries border Slovenia?

Slovenia shares a land border with 4 countries: Austria, Croatia, Italy and Hungary.

Slovenia

Republic of Slovenia

Slovenia is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Ljubljana, home to roughly 2,073,894 people across 20,273 km² of land.

Where is Slovenia?

Slovenia is in Central Europe, Europe, bordering Austria, Croatia, Italy, Hungary. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Ljubljana
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Central Europe
Population: 2,073,894
Land area: 20,273 km²
ISO codes: SI / SVN
Languages: Slovene
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Calling code: +386
Internet domain: .si

How Slovenia compares

Slovenia ranks 145th of 194 countries on this site by population and 150th by land area — roughly 0.03% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 33rd of 45 by population and 36th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Slovenia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Slovenia flag breaks down as 34.6% blue, 34% red and 31.4% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

Lake Bled's island church and clifftop castle are among the most photographed scenes in the Alps.
Postojna Cave is a vast karst cavern system toured by underground train.
Slovenians decorate beehive panels with folk paintings — a tradition found nowhere else.
Lipizzaner horses have been bred at Lipica stud farm since the 16th century.
Slovenia is one of Europe's most forested countries, with hiking trails linking Alpine peaks to Adriatic shores.

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Slovenia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Slovenia?: The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.
What continent is Slovenia in?: Slovenia is in Europe, specifically the Central Europe subregion.
What is the population of Slovenia?: Slovenia has a population of roughly 2,073,894 people, across a land area of 20,273 km².
What language is spoken in Slovenia?: The main language of Slovenia is Slovene.
Which countries border Slovenia?: Slovenia shares a land border with 4 countries: Austria, Croatia, Italy and Hungary.

Practice with geography games

Studying Slovenia is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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