About Slovenia
According to extrareference, Slovenia is like a quiet European village, comfortable and civilized, preserving the richness of nature and a kind-hearted attitude towards guests. It involves a calm, quiet holiday with the maximum level of comfort. Slovenia is rich in a mass of sea and mineral resorts, ecological settlements and cozy European towns with old buildings and homemade restaurants.
Geography of Slovenia
Geographically, Slovenia with a total area of 20,253 km² is divided into four distinct zones: the Alps in the northwest (42% of the total territory), the Pannonian Lowland in the northeast (28%), the Dinaric Highlands in the south (21%) and the Mediterranean coast in the west ( nine%). The highest point in Slovenia is Mount Triglav – 2864 meters. Large rivers flow through the country, there are many karst caves. Slovenia shares land borders with Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, and Croatia to the south and east. It is washed by the waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Capital
Ljubljana
Area
The area of Sloevania is 20,253 km. sq., occupies the 150th place in the world by area.
Population
2 058 821
Currency
The national currency is the euro (EUR).
Language
Official language – Slovenian
Visa to Slovenia
To enter Slovenia, citizens of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries will need to obtain a Schengen visa, this can be done at the Slovenian Embassy in Moscow. To apply for a visa, you need to prepare an “average” package of documents that differs from those required to visit, for example, France. The cost of a visa will be 35 euros, it will take 10 days to process. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least three more months after the end of the trip, you have a return ticket, a hotel is booked, and there is proof of your financial solvency.
Weather in Slovenia
The territory of Slovenia is dominated by a temperate continental climate, but there are also zones of alpine and Mediterranean climate. The weather is quite mild, without sharp temperature fluctuations. In the coldest month of the year, January, the temperature drops to an average of only 0 – -2 ° C, and in the hottest period, July, the thermometer rises to 19 – 21 ° C. The amount of precipitation is average, in most of the country their average annual amount is 800-1200mm, in mountainous areas – 3000mm. The best time to visit the coast of Slovenia is July-August, at which time the water is warmest, but in June and September the rest will also not be overshadowed by cold or rain, and there will be much fewer tourists.
Currency exchange in Slovenia
The official currency of Slovenia is the euro. You can exchange foreign currency almost everywhere: at railway stations, airports, post offices, hotels, exchange offices and, of course, in banks. The exchange rate can vary significantly, the most profitable, as a rule, are offered by banks. In most establishments, be it a restaurant, hotel or shop, bank cards are accepted for payment. Cashing a card or traveler’s check is also easy. Please note that the bank holiday is Sunday, and on other days they are closed for lunch from 13 to 14 hours of the day.
Electricity
Mains voltage – 230 volts, frequency – 50 Hz. Sockets are standard, European (CEE 7/16).
Religion
Only 57% of the local population of Slovenia identify themselves with any religion, most of them are Christians. In general, the country is very secular, not religious.
Security
Like any other EU country, Slovenia is a safe country for tourists, but do not forget about the simplest precautions. Leave your passport in a safe, do not carry large amounts of money with you, and do not walk alone at night in remote areas. The country has a very friendly attitude towards Russians, many local residents whose activities are related to tourism are actively learning our language.
Health
The health care system in Slovenia is at a fairly high level, it is not necessary to do any preliminary vaccinations before traveling to the country, but it is recommended to get vaccinated against hepatitis A, typhoid and rabies. As in any other trip, you should take out medical insurance in advance before traveling to Slovenia. Unlike most other countries, tap water in Slovenia is of very high quality, it can even be served in a cafe or restaurant. If you still doubt, bottled water is also always and everywhere available. All catering establishments adhere to strict hygiene rules, clean, organic products are very popular.
