2 May 2012 Last updated at 05:17 ET

Slovenia profile

Ljubljana's castle Slovenia was seen as the most liberal republic within the former Yugoslavia
  • Full name: Republic of Slovenia
  • Population: 2 million (UN, 2012)
  • Capital: Ljubljana
  • Area: 20,273 sq km (7,827 sq miles)
  • Major language: Slovene
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: Euro
  • Main exports: Machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, household goods
  • GNI per capita: US $23,600 (World Bank, 2011)
  • Internet domain: .si
  • International dialling code: +386

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