Slovenia is a small, predominantly mountainous country in the Eastern Alps. Its area is 20.3 thousand square meters. km. The country is bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.
In the west, in the Gulf of Trieste, Slovenia opens onto the Adriatic Sea. In the north of the state, there are Alpine mountain ranges, including the Julian Alps with Mount Triglav, the highest point in Slovenia. In the south of the country, there is the edge of the Dinaric Highlands. It is here that there is a limestone plateau with the Postojnska Jama cave, known to the whole world.
Slovenia on the world map online
The capital of the state is Ljubljana.
The temperate continental climate of Slovenia is divided into three climatic zones: Central European, Alpine and Mediterranean. Summer air temperature averages +21 C, winter - 0 C. In the mountains, the best period of time is from September to May. Period bathing season lasts from June to the end of October.
Many Slovenes speak English, Italian or German.
The country has a very well developed transport network. There are more than 100 border points on the border with Austria and Italy. There are car rental offices in all major cities. Taxi services are quite expensive.
Time is 2 hours behind Moscow time.
In most restaurants, a 10% service tip is included in the bill.
Slovenia is a small, predominantly mountainous country in the Eastern Alps. Its area is 20.3 thousand square meters. km. The country is bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.
In the west, in the Gulf of Trieste, Slovenia opens onto the Adriatic Sea. In the north of the state, there are Alpine mountain ranges, including the Julian Alps with Mount Triglav, the highest point in Slovenia. In the south of the country, there is the edge of the Dinaric Highlands. It is here that there is a limestone plateau with the Postojnska Jama cave, known to the whole world.
Slovenia on the world map online
The capital of the state is Ljubljana.
The temperate continental climate of Slovenia is divided into three climatic zones: Central European, Alpine and Mediterranean. Summer air temperature averages +21 C, winter - 0 C. In the mountains, the best period of time is from September to May. The swimming season runs from June to the end of October.
Many Slovenes speak English, Italian or German.
The country has a very well developed transport network. There are more than 100 border points on the border with Austria and Italy. There are car rental offices in all major cities. Taxi services are quite expensive.
Time is 2 hours behind Moscow time.
In most restaurants, a 10% service tip is included in the bill.
Basic information about Ljubljana
Beautiful, but completely small town Ljubljana is located on the banks of the river. The heart of this miniature capital was the castle of local feudal lords Ljubljana Castle, located on the right bank. Today this place is definitely included in any tourist program. This is not surprising - it is from here that the view of the whole of Ljubljana starts.
The city, which is the main economic and cultural center of Slovenia, has a total of about 280 thousand inhabitants. Ljubljana has spread out its possessions for 275 km. sq. But even this small space is enough to fit in one place. a large number of sights, beautiful and memorable places.
Ljubljana is often visited by residents of Europe, our compatriots are just discovering the beauty of Slovenia. Those who decide to relax here do not need to know the Slovenian language.
Many residents also communicate fluently in English, but the population who lives near Italy and Austria is also quite fluent in German and Italian.
A unique feature of Ljubljana is its popularity among students. About 60 thousand of them live here. This is not surprising, because it is here that the best university in Slovenia is located - the University of Ljubljana (UL). It is he who is included in the 5% of the best academic rankings in the world. Foreigners are also taught various professions, however, they are here only 4% of the total number of students. The cost of training, by European standards, is low - $ 2500 per year.
Tourists are interested not only in the photos of Ljubljana, but also in the safety level of the city. Travelers can rest assured - according to Reader's Digest, the Slovenian capital is at the very top of the list of the safest places on the planet.
Ljubljana tourist map
The capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, is very interesting city... You can order a lot of different excursions and spend a decent amount on it. However, there is a better offer - to use a special tourist card. This is a kind of a single ticket that allows you to get acquainted with the various attractions of Ljubljana on favorable terms.
The electronic smart card is supplemented with a validation chip that will allow the user to enter certain places without payment. Buy this electronic card it is possible in special information centers, via the Internet or in hotels. Some services offer it with a 10% discount.
Among the features and advantages of the card:
- Term of use - the card can be purchased for 24, 48, 72 hours. The duration counts down after the first use.
- You can use the card on city buses during the entire validity period of the card. You can use the card to view attractions or other privileges once.
- Provides the ability to enter 19 museums, the Zoo, galleries, etc.
- Allows you to use free wireless Internet for a day.
- Free use of the network in STIC.
- Free bike ride (4 hours), tour boat, cable car.
- Rent a digital guide and free regular guided tours of the city.
- The total cost of the card for 24 hours is € 27.00 (for children under 14 years old - € 16.00),
- 48 hours - € 34.00 (children - € 20.00),
- 78 hours - 39,00 € (for children - 23,00 €).
When buying on the website www.visitljubljana.com, a 10% discount is offered for all types of cards.
Every day every active tourist who visits sights, museums and memorial sites, as well as travels around the city by bus, can save up to 100 euros.
Transport in Ljubljana
Numerous photos of Ljubljana (Slovenia) stimulate newly arrived tourists to explore the many attractions. This means that you will need to use various types of transport in order to be in time everywhere and thoroughly study everything.
The city has a good location - it is located at a kind of crossroads of tourist roads.
The place is located near Adriatic sea, lies on the way to Venice and Vienna.It is this fact that often makes tourists stop by for a couple of days in the city for a passing inspection and acquaintance. Ljubljana has every reason to boast of its excellent roads and transport interchanges. Voyagers will have no difficulty in choosing a way to travel.
It is from this place that many tourists begin their acquaintance with the local area. Only 20 minutes drive away main airport Slovenia (named after Jože Pučnik) from the city of Ljubljana. Flights to various countries of the world are most often organized by the Slovenian airline Adria Airways - it is quite reliable, it is one of the members of the international network Star Alliance.
You can get to the city from Ljubljana airport by regular bus number 28, which delivers passengers to the bus station. Buses run about once an hour, less often on weekends. The fare is 4.1 €. A taxi ride will cost 40 €.
This is the most affordable and easiest way to travel, on which you can also save money if you purchase a tourist card, which we wrote about above. You can also use transport cards, which are offered in the so-called "urbanomats" in green. It is also sold in tobacco, newspaper, tourist kiosks, post offices and information centers.
The card itself costs 2.00 €. It can be replenished with any amount of funds, taking into account the fare of 1.20 €. An advantageous feature of such cards is that it allows you to make free transfers within the first 90 minutes after paying for the fare.
You can travel here from Ljubljana both long and short distances. It is especially beneficial to travel within Slovenia, since in this case transport costs will be insignificant, and the trips themselves are short. From the capital you can get to other states: Austria and Germany, Czech Republic and Croatia, Italy and Serbia. Trains also run to Hungary and Switzerland.
There are the following types of trains in Slovenia:
- Electric - Primestni and Regionalni.
- International - Mednarodni.
- Intercity, which can also run between countries - Intercity.
- Express trains - Intercity Slovenija.
- International express trains - Eurocity.
- Night international express trains - EuroNight.
The fare will vary depending on the destination and travel time. For instance:
- you can get to Maribor in the second class for 15 €.
- from Ljubljana to Koper the cost of a ticket to Intercity (second class) will not exceed 10 €;
- and from Maribor to Cloper for 4 hours on the way you will need to pay 26 €.
Rent vehicle all travelers can, if they contact the branches of the Slovenian company AMZS or foreign car rental offices.
Car enthusiasts who decide to travel by car will have to purchase a special vignette for the right to travel on the motorway that connects Slovenia with other countries. Buy such permits can be at any gas station, newsstand. So that the driver can freely navigate the roads, special highways are marked with certain road signs.
Another type of transport that is convenient to use and does not harm the environment. You can choose a suitable "iron horse" in the "Ljubljansko Kolo" club. Tourist card will give you the opportunity to use the bike for 4 hours, additional time will have to be bought separately. For a day of travel, you will need to pay 8 €, for 2 hours - 2 €.
Ljubljana festivals
Ljubljana is real Cultural Center, which will be able to boast of the oldest philharmonic orchestra, as well as a jazz festival. However, this is not the only event of the year. During this time, more than ten thousand cultural events have been organized here. Festivals take a special place.
March is the time for the festival classical music, where numerous contemporary composers perform. Famous compositions sound from the stage
In April, it is the turn of Exodos - the festival of theatrical art, which attracts representatives of the cultural class from all over the world.
May meets with an event in which ethnic motives will play, and a little later the time for the alumni parade will come.
At the very beginning of summer, the center of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana becomes a real stage for performances and performances. All of them are held free of charge, and therefore tourists who will be in the city this time of year will be able to take part and watch the performance.
The Ljubljana Jazz Music Festival opens in July. Another important event is Kinodvorishche - a huge cinema located in the atrium of the railway.
In July and August, a puppet festival starts, aimed not only at attracting the interest of children, but also at initiating all interested adults into the world of childhood.
In September, the International Biennale will open, the largest and most renowned graphic event of the year, and in October there is a festival dedicated to women's art.
Film fans are waiting for November to get acquainted with new films. Equally impressive is the wine festival, which also falls in November. This month, various wines are exhibited in front of the restaurants, and tastings are held.
In December, performances and performances for all tastes are held in Ljubljana. The culmination of the cultural year comes with the celebration of Catholic Christmas and New Years. But the real extravaganza will take place only in February, when a carnival procession will take place through the streets. An interesting entertainment designed for children and adults.
Accommodation and meals in Ljubljana
Hostel England Pub Several dozen hotels offer their services to guests and travelers who need to relax in Ljubljana. Discerning tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels for themselves. The average traveler will feel comfortable in a three-star hotel, where the cost of a room per day starts from 40 €. Three-star hotels often have a small restaurant where you can eat delicious dishes of national and European cuisines.
Apartments in Ljubljana can be rented for 30-35 €, and average price overnight stay - 60-80 €.
Potica Taste seafood and fish, meat, feast on potica nut roll and pancakes with palachinka nut butter - all this is a real gourmet dream. Travelers prefer to choose a place for meals according to the price level:
- Lunch at a mid-range restaurant will cost € 30–40 for two.
- Lunch for one person in an inexpensive establishment will cost 8-9 €.
- Fast food will cost 5-6 €.
- Local beer for 0.5 costs 2.5 € on average.
The most warm month July is considered the year. It was at this time sunny days most of all, but average monthly temperature air reaches 27 ° C. Pleasant warm weather lasts from April to the end of September, the temperature can range from +15 to + 25 ° C.
Frequent rains begin in October. The coldest month is February with its average daily temperature of -3 ° C. However, at any time of the year, it is pleasant to relax in the heart of Slovenia and get acquainted with the sights.
How to get to Ljubljana?
Travel can be organized by air (or by transfer by land, but in this case, the journey will take several days). The best way to get to the country is by air. It is not long to get to the city - only 40-50 minutes. The airport is located 25 km from Ljubljana.
General information
Geographical position... Slovenia is located between Austria and Croatia, it also borders Italy to the west and Hungary to the east. Square. The territory of Slovenia is 20 256 sq. km.
Main cities, administrative divisions. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana. Largest cities: Ljubljana (330 thousand people), Maribor (108 thousand people), Celje (42 thousand people) and Kranj (37 thousand people). Slovenia is administratively divided into 60 provinces.
Slovenia is a republic. The head of state is the president, the head of the government is the prime minister. Legislature - Parliament, consisting of the Council of State and the National Assembly.
Relief. Slovenia, despite its relatively small area, has a very diverse topography. In the north, it is alpine land with high limestone mountains ( highest point- Triglav peak; height 2864 m). Most of Of the Julian Alps (85 thousand hectares) is part of the Triglavsky national park... Relatively low mountains predominate in central Slovenia, between which there are separate basins (Ljubljanskaya, Tolminskaya, Celskaya and others).
Geological structure and minerals. Southwestern Slovenia is part of the Dinaric system with numerous karst phenomena: underwater rivers, fields and caves (Postojna and Škociana caves). On the territory of Slovenia there are deposits of brown coal, lead, zinc, mercury, silver, uranium.
Climate. Slovenia has a very diverse climate. Basically, the continental climate prevails, and in the rather vast northwestern territory it is alpine. Slovenia is not very hot in summer and not very cold in winter. Snow can linger in the mountains until June.
Inland waters... The main rivers are Sava and Drava (Danube basin). Mountain glaciers and karst lakes.
Soils and vegetation. The eastern slopes of the mountains are covered mainly with coniferous forests and numerous lakes, the most famous of which are Bled and Bohinj. More than half of the territory is covered with forests, about 60 different types trees, there are many reserves. About 70 waterfalls descend on the slopes of the Slovenian mountains, the most famous of which are Savica and Perichnik in the Julian Alps.
Animal world... In Slovenia, bear, wild boar, lynx, deer, fallow deer, and roe deer are widespread.
Population and language
Slovenia is home to about 2 million people. About 80% of the population are Slovenes, 3% are Croats and 2% are Serbs. There are also small groups of Muslims, Hungarians, Italians, etc. in Slovenia.
Religion
Approximately 80% of the population is Catholic. The Metropolis of the Catholic Church is located in Ljubljana, from where it is governed by the Archbishop and Metropolitan. Other religious denominations: Orthodoxy, Judaism.
A brief historical outline
In the VI century. the territory of the country was settled by the Slavs.
In 623, Samo, a former Frankfurt merchant, created a separate Slovenian state, occupying the territory from the Laba River to the Adriatic Sea.
In the middle of the VIII century. the independence of the Slovenes was lost when they came under the rule of the Bavarians and Franks. Carantania (the former name of Slovenia) became an administrative unit of the Frankish state, the Franks removed the Slovenian princes from the throne. At the same time, the active planting of Christianity begins.
In the middle of the XIV century. Slovenes came under the rule of the Habsburg dynasty and were under their rule for over 600 years.
At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. Slovenian regions were occupied three times by Napoleon's army.
In the period between the Napoleonic Wars and the March Revolution of 1848, a single Slovene literary language began to form from various territorial dialects and dialects.
In 1848, Slovenia developed social movement, the so-called "Spring of Nations". In their program, they put forward demands to unite the scattered Slovenian regions into one state - Slovenia, create their own parliament and government and ensure the equality of the Slovenian language with others, in particular with German. This program was relevant until World War II. However, the "Spring of Nations" movement was soon suppressed, and the program for the unification of Slovenia remained on paper.
In the 60s of the XIX century. the popular movement again strengthened, therefore the advanced wing of the Slovenian liberals (Young Slovenians) again began to fight for the fulfillment of the program of unification of Slovenia.
December 1, 1918 the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes was formed (after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy).
In 1941-1945. during the Second World War, Slovenia was occupied by troops.
1945-1990 Slovenia, as a union republic, was part of Yugoslavia.
In 1990 Slovenia became the first Yugoslav republic to hold free elections; On December 23, 1990, Slovenians voted for independence.
On June 25, 1991 Slovenia separated from Yugoslavia. The country adopted a new constitution in December.
On January 15, 1992, the European Community for the first time in history formally recognized Slovenia as an independent state.
Brief economic outline
Slovenia is an industrial and agricultural country. Extraction of polymetallic ores, bauxite, antimony, mercury. Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering, electrical, textile, woodworking, chemical, food, printing industries. Gardening, viticulture; cereals. Livestock raising. Foreign tourism.
The monetary unit is tolar.
A brief outline of culture
Art and architecture. The Baroque era is captured in the church in Tunitsy nad Kamnik and Francesco Robba's Fountain of the Three Rivers, located in front of the Ljubljana Town Hall. The cathedral (XII century) and the castle (XII century) in the city of Maribor deserve special attention.
Literature. Among the later surviving examples of Slovene literature is the Stish manuscript (1428-1440). Primož Trubar (1508-1586) - the founder of the Slovene literary language, Protestant reformer and the first Slovenian writer, who in 1550 published the Catechism, the first book in the Slovene language.
In central Europe, among other prosperous countries, bathing in the sun and greenery, there is a small but very cozy Slovenia. It is called the "village of Europe" because of the abundance of forests, parks, pastures and tiny settlements. Interactive map will give an idea of the location of the country, it can be enlarged to see the smallest details. In satellite mode, the geographic features of the relief of a particular area will become visible.
Using the online map below, you can see where Slovenia is located and see that it is southwest region located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, in the Gulf of Trieste. In the north, the state borders on Austria, in the west - with Italy, in the east - with Hungary, in the south - with Croatia.
Slovenia on the map of Europe in Russian:
codepeople-post-map require JavaScriptSlovenia's card is sold in all shops, tourist offices, gas stations, and train stations. Of course, most of the names are given in Slovenian and English, but can also be found in Russian.
Ljubljana on maps
It is a nice, medium-sized city, divided into 17 districts. 13% of Slovenes live in the capital, which is just over 280 thousand people. It is located exactly in the center of the country, immersed in the dense greenery of parks and is famous for its charming quarters of old buildings. If you click on the satellite mode icon (at the bottom left of the map), you can see the relief of the area - this is the Ljubljana intermountain basin. The city is crossed from east to south by the Ljubljanica river.
Ljubljana on the map of Europe:
In the panorama below, you can admire the narrow streets and old houses of Ljubljana. Click on the white arrows and rotate the image in different directions, decreasing or increasing the scale (minus and plus at the bottom right). To see all the details of the architecture, use the mouse wheel scrolling. You can "travel" along the street in different directions by moving the mouse, fixing the left button on the screen.
Where is Slovenia located on the world map. Detailed map Slovenia in Russian online. Satellite map Slovenia with cities and resorts. Slovenia on the world map is one of the smallest European countries located on Balkan Peninsula... The west of the country is washed by the Adriatic Sea. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana. Official language- Slovenian, but on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, many speak Italian.
Map of Slovenia in Russian with detailed cities:
Slovenia - Wikipedia:
Population of Slovenia- 2,067,284 people (2018 y.)
Capital of Slovenia- Ljubljana
The largest cities in Slovenia- Ljubljana, Maribor, Kranj, Celje, Velenje
Slovenia phone code - 386
Internet domains of Slovenia- .si
Relief of Slovenia mostly mountainous. This is especially true for the northern and northwestern parts. In the south, there are karst fields and many lakes. One of the tributaries of the Danube River, the Savva, also flows through the territory of Slovenia.
The continental temperate type of climate prevails throughout the state. In most of the territory, the average summer temperatures reach + 24 ... + 26 C. Winter is quite mild, without severe frosts. Average temperatures in winter are 0 ...- 1 C.
Slovenia famous for its historical monuments... Particularly in the territory of the country you can see the medieval majestic castles. One of the most ancient and beautiful cities in Slovenia is the capital Ljubljana. It is not for nothing that it is called the second Prague, because in the capital you can see the ruins ancient fortress, as well as the castle, which was erected in the 9th century. Other beautiful old towns in Slovenia are Ptuj and Maribor.
Slovenia famous for her karst caves... One of the Slovenian caves was even awarded a UNESCO award, which is recognition of it as the heritage of mankind. The main natural attraction is the Triglav nature reserve, which is the only nature reserve in the Julian Alps.
Slovenia attracts tourists with a variety of recreation options. Firstly, it is downhill skiing, because Slovenia is located directly in the Alps. One of the best ski resorts is Pohorje Maribor. Secondly, health resorts, mineral water and mud, which have miraculous properties. And thirdly, the beach ones.
What to see in Slovenia:
Predjama Castle, Piran Town, Postojna Pit, Ljubljana Castle, Bled Castle, Ljubljana Architectural Museum, Betnava Manor, Haloze Lavender Farm, Zelentsy Regional Park, Škocian Caves, Soča, Vintgar Gorge, Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, Lake Bochinj Breg Embankment, Lipica Stud Farm, Logarska Valley, Triglav National Park, Stichna Monastery.
