Slovenia is a country in south-central Europe bordering Italy to the west, the Adriatic Sea and Croatia to the south, Hungary and Austria to the north. At various points in Slovenia's history, the country has been part of the Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Holy Roman Empire, the Habsburg Monarchy, the Austrian Empire, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Italy, and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1991 - when it gained its independence. It is a member of the EU. Although Slovenia is a small country, there is an exceptionally wide variety of habitats. In the north of Slovenia are the Alps. About 58% of the country is covered by forests. And Its climate is sub-mediterranean on the coast where there are a number of resorts. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana, though it is most visited for the storybook island of Bled.
Tours Featuring Slovenia
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