Slovenia

American

[sloh-vee-nee-uh, -veen-yuh] / sloʊˈvi ni ə, -ˈvin jə /

noun

a republic in southeastern Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 7,819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). Ljubljana.

Slovenia British

/ sləʊˈviːnɪə /

noun

a republic in S central Europe: settled by the Slovenes in the 6th century; joined Yugoslavia in 1918 and became an autonomous republic in 1946; became fully independent in 1992 and joined the EU in 2004; rises over 2800 m (9000 ft) in the Julian Alps. Official language: Slovene. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: euro (replacing the tolar in 2007). Capital: Ljubljana. Pop: 1 992 690 (2013 est). Area: 20 251 sq km (7819 sq miles)

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Slovenia Cultural

Republic in southeastern Europe at the top western corner of the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the east and south, and the Adriatic Sea and Italy to the west. Its capital and largest city is Ljubljana.

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Often considered the most “European” of the former republics of Yugoslavia, Slovenia declared its independence in 1991. In the wake of this proclamation, Yugoslav troops attacked Slovenia, but without success.

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The Nations League will be Pocognoli's first taste of international football as a head coach, with Scotland travelling to Slovenia on Saturday, 26 September before hosting Switzerland the following Tuesday.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

One was for a suspension following a red card against Slovenia, while his absence with a hamstring injury was notable in the closing World Cup qualifiers with Slovakia and Luxembourg in November last year.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Their daughters — Gabriela, 2, and Olivia, seven months — live with Goltes in Slovenia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

They met as children in their native Slovenia and started dating as teenagers in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Bobby reluctantly agreed, and he was driven from Bled in Slovenia to Banja Luka in Bosnia for treatment at a large university hospital.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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