What is the Capital of Slovenia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Slovenia is Ljubljana. Slovenia is located in Central Europe, Europe, with a population of 2,130,638. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Slovene.
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Ljubljana at a glance
| Capital city | Ljubljana |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovenia (Republic of Slovenia) |
| Region | Central Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 2,130,638 (145th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +386 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Slovenia
- Vienna, capital of Austria
- Zagreb, capital of Croatia
- Rome, capital of Italy
- Budapest, capital of Hungary
Slovenia in context
- Slovenia covers 20,273 km², making it the 150th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 105 people per km² ranks 85th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Austria, Croatia, Italy, Hungary.
- With 2,130,638 people, Slovenia holds about 2.9% of the population of Central Europe.
- That is roughly 0.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Slovenia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Slovenia — FAQ
What is the capital of Slovenia?
The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.
Is Ljubljana the largest city in Slovenia?
Yes — Ljubljana is both the capital and the largest city of Slovenia.
What country is Ljubljana in?
Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia.
What continent is Ljubljana in?
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is located in Europe.
Is Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia?
Yes — Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia (official name: Republic of Slovenia).
Ljubljana is the capital of which country?
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia, in Central Europe.
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