Quick Data on Slovenia
| Short Name | Slovenia |
| Capital | Ljubljana |
| Long Name | Republic of Slovenia |
| Country Code | SI |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 20,273 sq km |
| Population | 2,102,678 |
| Language | Slovene |
| Nationality | Slovene(s) |
Geography of Slovenia
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 46 07 N, 14 49 E, Slovenia neighbors Austria 299 km, Croatia 600 km, Hungary 94 km, Italy 218 km. The terrain in Slovenia is described as a short southwestern coastal strip of Karst topography on the Adriatic; an alpine mountain region lies adjacent to Italy and Austria in the north; mixed mountains and valleys with numerous rivers to the east, with an average elevation point of 492 m. The climate of Slovenia: Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and valleys to the east.
| Surface Total | 20,273 sq km |
| Land Surface | 20,151 sq km |
| Water Surface | 122 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,211 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Austria 299 km, Croatia 600 km, Hungary 94 km, Italy 218 km |
| Coastline | 46.6 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Adriatic Sea 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Triglav 2,864 m |
Resources of Slovenia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being lignite, lead, zinc, building stone, hydropower, forests. The agricultural land occupies 22.80% of Slovenia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 62.30%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 22.80% | 4,594 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 60 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 62.30% | 12,554 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 14.90% | 3,002 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Slovenia
The population of the country is estimated at 2,102,678 people, with the biggest urban area having 286,000 LJUBLJANA (capital) (2018). Known as Slovene(s), the people from Slovenia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Slovene 83.1%, Serb 2%, Croat 1.8%, Bosniak 1.1%, other or unspecified 12% (2002 est.). The official language is Slovene. Religions: Catholic 57.8%, Muslim 2.4%, Orthodox 2.3%, other Christian 0.9%, unaffiliated 3.5%, other or unspecified 23%, none 10.1% (2002 est.).
| Population | 2,102,678 |
| Nationality | Slovene(s) |
| Official Language | Slovene |
| Other Languages | Slovene (official) 91.1%, Serbo-Croatian 4.5%, other or unspecified 4.4%, Italian (official, only in municipalities where Italian national communities reside), Hungarian (official, only in municipalities where Hungarian national communities reside) (2002 census) |
| Birth Rate | 8.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 10.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 55.10% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 3.09 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 4.5 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Slovenia
Slovenia is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system.
| Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Slovenia; both parents if the child is born outside of Slovenia |
| Dual Citizenship | yes, for select cases |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years, the last 5 of which have been continuous |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age, 16 if employed; universal |
Economy of Slovenia
From a population total of 2,102,678, the labor force is 959,000 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: hops, wheat, coffee, corn, apples, pears; cattle, sheep, poultry. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: ferrous metallurgy and aluminum products, lead and zinc smelting; electronics (including military electronics), trucks, automobiles, electric power equipment, wood products, textiles, chemicals, machine tools. Its exports cover manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food. The main import products are: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, chemicals, fuels and lubricants, food.
| Exports | $32.14 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $30.38 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Germany 18.9%, Italy 10.7%, Austria 7.4%, Croatia 7.1%, France 4.8%, Poland 4.2%, Hungary 4.2% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Germany 16.5%, Italy 13.5%, Austria 9.3%, Turkey 5.8%, Croatia 4.8%, China 4.5% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $34,500 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 15.46 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 1,493,382 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 75.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Slovenia, statistics sectio
