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Slovenia
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Official Name Republic of Slovenia
Area 20,273 square km
Forest 11,854 square km
Vineyards 163.5 square km
Capitl Ljubljana
Pupulation 2,054,741 (2011)
Ethnic origin of Population Slovenian (83.06%), Italian (0.11%), Hungarian (0.32%), Others (16.51%)
Language Slovenian
Religion Roman Catholic (60%, 2002 census)
Time Zone Central European Time (GMT +1)
Currency Euro (EUR)
Banking hours Mon-Fri 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 hrs)
Post Office Mon-Fri 08:00 - 18:00 hrs
Sat: 08:00 - 12:00 hrs
Museum Tue - Sun: 1000 - 18:00 hrs
Shops Mon-Fri 08:00 - 19:00 hrs
Sat 08:00 - 13:00 hrs
Sun and Holidays - some centres are open
Water Tap Water is suitable for drinking throughout the country
Electricity 220V, 50 Hz
Important Numbers Police 113
Fire 112
Ambulance 112

 

Access to Medical Assistance

As member of the European Union, Slovenia is part of the European health insurance system. The European health-insurance card gives citizens of the 27 EU member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland easy access to healthcare during stays in Slovenia. You can receive medical assistance in health centres throughout Slovenia and at hospitals in major towns.

Border Formalities

By car or coach, enter Slovenia from Italy, Austria, Hungary or Croatia. Slovenia is a member of the EU and part of the Schengen Area. The borders with Italy, Austria and Hungary have no border controls and may be crossed anywhere and at any time. At th border with Croatia, border checks are carried out in accordance with Schengen standards, a simiplified procedure being in place ofr EU citizens.

DDV (VAT) Tax Refunds

As a member of the single European market, Slovenia has removed the possibility of tax refunds at border crossing since this form of tax relief no longer exists among the Member States of teh EU. Visitors from countries that are not members of the European Union must have special forms for purchased good filled in by sellers. The form must be stamped by the customs office at the border crossing upon leaving a Member State of the EU. The tax will be returned by the Institutions listed on the form for tax-free purchases.

GETTING AROUND IN SLOVENIA

BY CAR OR COACH
enter Slovenia from Italy, Austria, Hungary or Croatia. Slovenia is a member of the EU and part of the Schengen Area. The borders with Italy, Austria and Hungary have no border controls and may be crossed anywhere and at any time. At the border with Croatia, border checks are carried out in accordance with Schengen standards, and a simplified procedure is in place for EU citizens.

Petrol Stations
The majority of petrol stations on main roads are open 24 hours a day. Unleaded petrol is available everywhere.

You can fill up with envirnmentally friendly LPG (autogas) at 30 filling stations located around the country.

AMZS
The Automobile Association of Slovenia provides services 24 hours a day. There are 17 AMZS technical centres in larger towns and cities, and motorists in difficulty should dial 1987.

BY BUS

You can also visit Slovenia by bus. Even more distant European cities offer good connections to Ljubljana. Buses leave for Slovenia on a daily basis from Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich (Germany) and Florence and Trieste (Italy). There are also weekly services from Stockholm, Malmo and Gothenburg (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), Oslo (Norway) and Berlin (Germany). In summer, there are good bus connections from Ljubljana to destinations on the Adriatic coast.

BY TRAIN

Modern railway connections take you to Slovenia directly from European capitals. Direct trains link Ljubljana with Venice (Italy), Vienna, Graz and Salzburg (Austria), Zagreb, Rijeka, Opatija and Pula (Croatia), Budapest (Hungary), Munich and Frankfurt (Germany), Belgrade (Serbia), Zurich (Switzerland), Bucharest (Romania) and Prague (Czech Republic). Major towns within Slovenia are served by fast trains, while it is also possible to transport cars and bicycles by train. Cars can also be carried on the Bohinj Line between the Gorenjska and Primorska regions.

VINTAGE TRAINS

Travel back to yesteryear on the century-old Bohinj Line. A 2-hour trip aboard a museum train which once carried our forebears will give you the chance to admire the unspoilt nature of the Triglav National Park and Northern Primorska and get a sense of life in twons from Jesenice to Nova Gorica.

The museum train can also serve as an excellent venue for events ranging from weddings to business meeting and presentations. The organisers will be happy to adapt to your wishes and needs.

CRUISING CENTRE

Koper is not only a strategically important seaport, but an excellent starting point for one day excursions within Slovenia. The passenger terminal in Koper is fully equipped to handle cruise ships. The short distances in Slovenia give cruise ship passengers the opportunity to visit fascinating cultural and natural sites even in the interior of the country.

MARITIME TRAVEL

Vessels entering Slovenian territorial waters from abroad may only dock at the International border crossing in Koper, Piran (all year round) or in Izola (summer only). All marinas provide fuel, which is also available in the public piers. Piran bay is a friendly starting point for excursions across the Adriatic. On the Slovenian Adriatic coast there are modern marinas in Portoroz, Koper and Izola and there is also a special Yacht Centre for technical services in Izola available to nautical tourists.

Piran Bay attracts lovers of sailing. Rental of sailing boats is available, but you will need a valid skipper's licence or other qualification to operate it. Alternatively, an experienced skipper may be hired together with a sailing boat. There are sailing schools and trips by sailing boats available. Many Slovenian lovers of the sea obtained their first sailing experience on lakes, and thus there are clubs which organize courses for skippers, navigation courses and sailing schools far from the sea shore.

 

 

 


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