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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Slovenia

I was thrilled to see Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, on the list.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

United Airlines said it was adding a range of new international destinations, betting that direct routes to “Instagrammable” locations such as Ljubljana, Slovenia, would keep young people traveling by air.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The Netherlands, Iceland, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia all pulled out of the contest -- with the latter three refusing to broadcast the show at all.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

It would mean the new boss is in place for Scotland's opening four-game block of Nations League fixtures, which begins away to Slovenia on 26 September.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

The boat took on cargo and turned right around and went back to Slovenia.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

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