Facts about Slovenia Slovenia is a parliamentary democracy in which "supreme power is vested in the people" (Article 3, Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia). The country is located between the southeastern reaches of the Alps and the northern Adriatic Sea. With a GNP per capita of USD 9,680 in 1997, Slovenia is the most prosperous country in Central and Eastern Europe. Its 2 million people speak Slovenian, which in addition to singular and plural has the dual, a special grammatical form which is a linguistic rarity. Slovenian is also the language of one of the oldest documents written in any Slavic tongue, the Freising Manuscripts, from the tenth century. Part of the Slovenian nation lives in the neighboring countries: Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast and Croatia to the east and southeast. General Information Geographical location, brief historical overview, description of climate, population, political system, infrastructure. Foreign Policy In implementing its foreign policy priorities, the Republic of Slovenia follows the basic values, interests and aims of the Slovenian people and the Slovenian state. Defense Slovenia's security and defence policy, basic development program of the armed forces, international activities, NATO integration. Slovenian National Insignia Information on the national insignia of the Republic of Slovenia, with an overview of their historical development. Famous Slovenians Short biographies of some of the most eminent Slovenians who are depicted on Slovenia's banknotes. Interactive Map of Slovenia Information on Slovenian towns, the Alps, the Karst region and the Adriatic coast. The interactive map will open in a new browser window.

Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the UN