Basic facts about Ljubljana

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia, country is a member of the European Union. The population of Slovenia is about 2 mil.

Population of Ljubljana: 276.000

History of Ljubljana
Development of Ljubljana dates back to Roman times, where a fortified Roman settlement of Emona was on the area of todays Ljubljana. After Emona was destroyed by Huns, Slavs has arrived and built a town under the present castle hill, that developed into medieval Ljubljana (known as Laibach).

Time zone: Central European (GMT/UTC + 1)

Language
In Slovenia the official language is Slovene (or Slovenian), which is similar to other Slavic languages, particularly close to Serbo-Croatian, with a latin alphabet. Many people also speak English, German and Italian as a foreign language.

Ljubljana pronunciation
Origin of the name Ljubljana and how to pronounce Ljubljana.

Institutions in Ljubljana
Useful addresses and contacts for the stock exchange, universities, parliament and other important institutions of business, social and political life in the capital.

Currency
In Slovenia the valid currency is Slovenian Tolar (SIT), but from 1.1.2007 the country will use Euro, just like the most of European Union countries.

Public holiday in Slovenia

  • 1 and 2 January: New Year
  • 8 February - Slovenian Day of Culture
  • Easter Sunday, Easter Monday in April
  • 7th Sunday after Easter - Pentecost
  • 27 April - Day of Uprising against occupation
  • 1 and 2 May - Labour day
  • 25 June - National day
  • 15 August - Assumption day
  • 31 October - Reformation day
  • 1 November - All souls' day
  • 25 December - Christmas
  • 26 December - Independence day

Telephone dialling codes
Slovenia: +386
Ljubljana: (0)1