Slovenia: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Slovenia

Slovenia is a small country in central Europe, between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. It has snowy mountains, deep caves, green forests and a short stretch of coast. It is known for Lake Bled, beekeeping and beautiful caves.

About Ljubljana

Ljubljana lies on the Ljubljanica River near the centre of Slovenia and is its largest city. It is known for its old town, its castle on a hill and the dragon that is the city's symbol.

Fun facts about Slovenia

1. About 60 percent of Slovenia is covered by forest, one of the highest shares in Europe.
2. The Reka River at Škocjan Caves has carved one of the world's largest known underground river canyons.
3. The Ljubljana Marshes Wheel, found in Slovenia, is one of the oldest wooden wheels ever discovered.
4. The olm, a blind pale salamander, lives in the dark underground waters of Slovenia's caves.
5. World Bee Day, held every 20 May, was created by the United Nations after Slovenia proposed it.
6. Lipizzan horses, famous for their elegant dancing moves, are named after the Lipica stud farm in Slovenia.