Pm†þ¡UrŒ&E!¦ @ @?@B(@iTable1ColA1ColB1  @†"DATA.APP&P¥IAccesibility:__________________ * Accessibility by air The national carrier is Adria Airways. Ljubljana airport has regular connections with almost all capitals and larger cities in Europe. Adria Airways Kuzmiceva 7, 1000 Ljubljana Tel: +386 61 131 81 55 A number of foreign airlines also maintain offices in Slovenia: Austrian Airlines Dunajska 107, 1000 Ljubljana Tel: +386 61 168 40 99 Swissair Vosnjakova 1, 1000 Ljubljana Tel: +386 61 317 647 Lufthansa Slovenska 54, 1000 Ljubljana Tel: +386 61 326 662 * Airports Slovenia has three international airports: Ljubljana-Brnik, Maribor and Portoroz, plus many sports airfields. Information: Ljubljana Airport: Tel: +386 64 222 700 Maribor Airport: Tel: +386 62 691 790 Portoroz Airport: Tel: +386 66 79 001 * Air-Taxi Air taxis are available for tours of Slovenia, with various flights offered. Information: Ljubljana-Brnik, Tel: +386 64 221 441, Portoroz, Tel: +386 66 79 359, Lesce, Tel: +386 64 733 431. * Sea Transport No special limits are required to sail in Slovenian territorial waters. Only valid passports of passengers and crew and other ship documents are necessary. Information: Splosna Plovba Piran (Piran Shipping Company) Obala 55, 6320 Portoroz Tel: +386 66 73 881 Port of Koper Vojkovo nabrezje 38, 6000 Koper Tel: +386 66 456 100 Portoroz Marina C. Solinarjev 8, 6320 Portoroz Tel: +386 66 471 100 * Railway Transport Almost every town in Slovenia can be reached by train. International train connections are also good. The most important passenger trains are: the Eurocity Mimara linking Ljubljana with Germany and Italy, the IC Kras and the IC Green trains. Information: Ljubljana Station Trg OF 6, 1000 Ljubljana Tel: +386 61 1315 167 Slovenske Zeleznice Kolodvorska 11, 1000 Ljubljana Passenger Service: Tel: +386 61 325 989 Ticket Office: Tel: +386 61 1315 200aBForeign Embassys in Slovenia:_______________________________________The following countries have envoys in Slovenia: Albania Austria Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Chile China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark European Union Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Italy Liberia Macedonia The Netherlands Norway Poland Russian Federation Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom USA Vatican(For more information as to locations, enqure at the Tourist Officer, or the Slovenian Embassy in your country.)"DGeneral Information___________________________ Flag & Coat-of-arms:Three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red with the Slovenian seal (coat-of-arms); the seal is located in the upper hoist side of the flag centered in the white and blue bands a shield with the image of Triglav in white against a blue background at the center, beneath it are two wavy blue lines depicting seas and rivers, and around it, there are three six-sided stars arranged in an inverted triangle  National AnthemThe Toast (please, don't ask...) LocationMiddle Europe, at the Adriatic Sea, bordering Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia Area20,256 km2 CapitalLjubljana, population: 330.000 Coastline47 km  PopulationAppx. 2 million, 90% Slovenes, with Italian and Hungarian minorities. Language and Alphabet Slovene. Most Slovenes speak one of the following foreign languages: English, Italian or German. Alphabet is latin.  Climate Climate ranges from Mediterranean to moderate continental and even alpine.§CGeneral information, continued_________________________________________ Currency The Slovenian currency is the tolar (SIT), which is divided into the hundred stotins. It can be exchanged at numerous exchange offices throughout Slovenia. See the current exchange rate of Bank of Slovenia. Mains Electricity 220 V, 50 Hz Television Standard PAL B, G Time Zone Continental European time (GMT+1). In summer the local DST is GMT+2. National Holidays January 1, 2: New Year February 8: Culture Day Easter Monday April 27: National Resistance Day (WW2) May 1, 2: International Labour Day June 25: National Day August 15: Assumption October 31: Reformation Day November 1: Remembrance Day December 25: Christmas December 26: Independence Day December 31: New Year‡CGetting to Slovenia:__________________________ * Border Crossings There are 61 international and local land border crossings with Italy, 47 with Austria, 4 with Hungary and 34 with Croatia. In addition to this Slovenia has three maritime and three air border posts. Information: Tel: +386 61 140 41 77 * Visas and Passports A valid passport is sufficent for a visit to Slovenia on business or as a tourist, provided your stay does not exceed three months. Citizens of EU countries may enter Slovenia without a passport, provided they apply for a tourist pass producing their identification card or other valid personal document at the border. Anyone who is required to have a visa to enter Slovenia may obtain one at the Slovenian representatives in their country. Information: Tel: +386 61 178 23 05¹FInformation offices outside of Slovenia:____________________________________________________ * Tourist Offices Abroad Austria Slowenisches Tourismbuero (Hilton Center) Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 2, A-1030 Wien tel.: +43 1 715 40 10 fax: +43 1 713 81 77 Germany Slowenisches Fremdenverkehrsamt Maximilliansplatz 12 a, D-80333 Muenchen tel.: +49 89 228 39 74 fax: +49 89 29 48 58 Holland and Belgium Sloveens Verkeersburo Goudent 10-3, Postbus 7105, NL-4330 GC Middelburg tel.: +31 118 635 790 fax: +31 118 639 205 Hungary Szloven Idegenforgalmi Hivatal Gellerthegy utca 28, H-1013 Budapest tel.: +36 1 156 82 23 fax: +36 1 156 28 18 Italy Ufficio del Turismo Sloveno Via Lazzaro Palazzi 2/A, I-20124 Milano tel.: +39 2 29 51 11 87, 29 51 09 85 fax: +39 2 29 51 09 97 Switzerland Slowenisches Fremdenverkehrsamt St. Leodegarstrasse 2, CH-6006 Luzern tel.: +41 41 410 85 15 fax: +41 41 410 83 54 United Kingdom Slovenian Tourist Office 2 Canfield Place, GB-London NW6 3 BT tel.: +44 171 372 37 67 fax: +44 171 372 37 63 USA Slovenian Tourist Office 122 East 42nd Street #3006, US-NY 10168-0072 NY tel.: +1 212 682 58 96 fax: +1 212 661 24 69yCMisc. information:________________________ Area 20.256 km2 Capital Ljubljana Border Length 1.207 km Coast Length 47 km The Highest Mountain Mt. Triglav (img.) (2864 m) The Longest River the Sava (221 km - from its source to the national border) Waterfalls over 300 with permanent water flow The Highest Waterfall Cedca (130 m) Lakes over 200 The Larges Lake Cerknica (26 km2) - karst intermittent Karst Caves over 6.700 registered The Longest Cave Postojna cave (19.555 m) The Deepest Pothole Cehi (-1370 m) Globoko grlo (-501 m, Brezno pod Velbom) - the deepest entrance pothole on Earth Zlatorog (-365 m, Brezno pod Hudim Vrsicem) - the deepest inner pothole on EarthÌBMonetary Matters:_________________________ * Currency The currency is the TOLAR (SIT). See the current exchange rate of Bank of Slovenia. * Credit Cards In Slovenia Eurocheques and all major credit cards are accepted, including Masters, Visa, American Express and Diners. Credit Card Service: American Express, tel.: (061) 133 20 24 Diners, tel: (061) 168 73 00 Masters (Eurocard), tel.: (061) 132 82 53 Visa, tel.: (061) 131 10 31 * Sales Tax Foreigners are eligible for a refund tax on the purchase of goods (except cigarettes and alcohol) amounting to more than 5,000 SIT and which are taken out of Slovenia.wFRecent history:_____________________ 25 June 1991 The Republic of Slovenia officially declares its independence. 27 June 1991 Yugoslav army attacks Slovenia. 7 July 1991 By signing the Brioni Declaration the Yugoslav Army terminates its military involvement in Slovenia. 25 October 1991 Last Yugoslav Army soldier leaves Slovenia. 29 November 1991 The Law on Denationalisation is published in the Official Gazette. 23 December 1991 Slovene Constitution is adopted. 15 January 1992 The European Community officially recognizes Slovenia. 22 May 1992 Slovenia becomes a permanent member of the United Nations. 7 November 1992 Parliament adopts the Law on Privatisation of Socially-Owned Companies. 6 December 1992 The first elections are held in independent Slovenia. 27 September 1994 The Slovene Minister of Economic Relations and Development signs the accession declaration in Geneva for incorporation in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Slovenia thus becomes a founding member of the World Trade Organisation (23 December 1994). 4 December 1994 Local elections - The election of 2,800 new municipal councillors completes the local government project in 147 new municipalities. 6 March 1995 The European Union Council of Ministers grants a mandate for negotiations to begin between the EU and Slovenia on an association agreeement.  1 January 1998 Slovenia becomes a temporary member of the UN Security Council 1 July 1998 Slovenia becomes president of the Security Council Late 1998 Local elections will be held.!BReligion:____________The estimated church-going population is about 40-45% of adult Slovenians. Native Slovenians are predominantley Roman-Catholic or protestant, with "non-native" slovenians (people from ex. Yugoslavia) being Muslim or Serbian-Orthodox.There are in excess of 100 churches/sects/religious movements with representation in Slovenia, raging from "The Union of Tribal healers and magicinls", over "The Society for Krishna" to more serious churches, such as "Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" and "Jehovas witnesses".‚BSlovenian Embassies abroad:_____________________________________Slovnia has diplomatc representation is these countries: Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Canada China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Egypt France Germany Hong Kong Hungary Iran Israel Italy Japan Jordan Lebanon Luxemburg Macedonia Malta The Netherlands New Zealand Poland Russian Federation Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom USA VaticanDIPLOMATIC MISSIONS United Nations European Union Council of EuropeŒGTelecommunications and important numbers:__________________________________________________________Land (wire) telephony: * Important Telephone Numbers 113 -- Police, reporting of accidents and criminal acts 112 -- Emergency Information Center (fire brigade, ambulance) 95 -- Speaking clock 981 -- General information 988 -- Telephone directory enquiries 989 -- Foreign Telephone directory enquiries 987 -- Road assistance/information 9700 up to 9709 -- Taxi (064) 222 700 -- Flight information: Ljubljana Airport (061) 131 51 67 -- Railway information (061) 133 61 36 -- Bus information (061) 341 341 -- Road and traffic status * Telephone calls You can make telephone calls either from post offices or from phone booths. Street phones take tokens or phonecards. Tokens are sold at post offices, newspaper stands and newsagents in three values (A, B, C). Phonecards are sold in four values and only at post offices and "3dva" - newspaper and tobbaco shops. Dial 00 to make an international call from Slovenia; to dial Slovenia from abroad dial 386.Air (mobile) telephony:There are 2 mobile systems in Slovenia. Analogue NMT (Nordic Mobile Telephony), but since this is a Slovenia-specific system (diffrent wavelength than other NMT systems), we will not go into it here.The GSM system, operated by Mobitel (classification SI MOBITEL GSM or 293 41) is the European-standard GSM 900 mobile system. Covering about 60% of land and about 80% population, you should have no problems with it, since Mobitel has Roaming agreements signed with 99% of all European GSM operators (agreements also with South Africa, USA, Hong Kong etc, please see www.mobitel.si for more details)The emergency number of the Mobile network is 112. Customer service and general information are + 386 41 700 700.FHTravelling by car:________________________ * Vehicle Insurance A green card (international vehicle insurance) must be carried by all foreign drivers on their entry into Slovenia, with the exception of those from countries with which Slovenia has a special agreement. Foreign citizens without a green card may obtain short-term insurance in Slovenia (52 DEM for 15 days, 75 DEM for 30 days). * Fuel 91 and 95 octane unleaded petrol (EUROSUPER); 98 octane petrol (leaded) (SUPER 98); diesel D1 and D2 (DIESEL). * Tolls On most motorways and in the Karavanke tunnel. * Roadside Assistance Tel: 987 for AMZS services (the Slovenian Automobile Association). In case of accident call the police, Tel: 113. Information on road and traffic conditions is available from the AMZS Information Centre, Tel: +386 61 341 341. * Speed Limits, Safety Belts, Headlights Motorways (green signs) 130 km/h, main roads (blue signs) 100 km/h, other roads 90 km/h, in built-up areas 50 km/h. Safety belts must be fastened, including the ones on the back seats if installed. Main headlights low beam (not just the position lights) must be on at all times while driving, even in broad daylight. * Permitted Blood Alcohol Level Up to 0.5 g/kg for drivers of private vehicles and motor bikes; 0.0 g/kg for all professional drivers. WARNING: Drivers with less than 2 years driving experience are NOT ALLOWED to have ANY alcohol in their blood. Punishents are severe. * Police Authority You do not want to argue with them. If you see a police car behind you, flasihg their lights AT you, pull over at the first available location. If however, they are just on an emergency call, it is advisable to get out of their way as soon as possible. * Rent-a-Car There are car rental agencies in all larger towns and international airports. All major companies are represented, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, ...@Working Hours:_____________________  banks: Mon-Fri: 8:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:30, Sat: 8:00 - 12:00  Most bank HQ opened from 9:00 untill 18:00. post offices: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 19:00, Sat: 8:00 - 12:00 Post office on Ljubljana RAilway station opened 24/7, as is the HQ of the Post in Maribor.  shops: Mon-Fri: 7:30 - 19:00, Sat: 7:30 - 13:00 Some shops are also open in the evening and on holidays and Sundays.·ACreator Information:___________________________This file is the (C) of David B. GlumacParts of text originally from www.ijs.si, (C) Mark Martinec and Miso AlkalajYou may distribute this file freely, proveded that no modifications are made to it.If you find it usefull, please do not hesitate to send me a postcard to the following adress:David Bowman-GlumacRibiska pot 11SI-1360 VrhnikaSloveniaContact information:bowman k2.net @?œ@ÿ¥ a"§ ‡ ¹ y Ì w!‚ŒF>·>@Table1Topic:ÿÿÿÿœÿÿÿd;@O&€ÿÿÿäYÿÿÿ!@‰.27„€&ÜC z! „ ¨QÚ•"Þ$W+z-þ/Œ7Ô?BPzD÷DºD