Slovenia
Republic of Slovenia
People: Slovene
Slovenia is located in Central Europe and has a population of around 2.1 million. Its capital city is Ljubljana, and the most widely spoken official language is Slovene.
By the numbers, Slovenia is the 145th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.03% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 150th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 105 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Slovenia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Ljubljana |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Central Europe |
| Population | 2,130,638 |
| Area | 20,273 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Language | Slovene |
| Dialling Code | +386 |
| Internet TLD | .si |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | SI / SVN |
| Borders | Austria, Croatia, Italy, Hungary |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Slovenia
What is the capital and currency of Slovenia?
The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
What is the capital of Slovenia?
The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.
What currency does Slovenia use?
Slovenia uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Slovenia?
The official language of Slovenia is Slovene.
What is the dialling code for Slovenia?
The international dialling code for Slovenia is +386.
What side of the road does Slovenia drive on?
Slovenia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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