About Slovenia - Sloveniaestates

Overview

Slovenia, an independent republic bordering Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary.Slovenia gained its independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991 after a brief ten-day war with Yugoslav forces. Fortunately for this tiny country it escaped the ensuing brutal war that engulfed the rest of the Balkans, and set about turning itself into a western leaning forward thinking democracy that boasted an economy growing at just above 5% until the crisis. It has been a member of the European Union since 2004 furthermore as of January 1st this year has adopted the Euro as its currency.

With a population of two million and a country the size of Wales and with 50% of the country covered by Forest it is easy to see the attraction for visitors and investors drawn to this country. Whether it’s the stunning Mountains of The Julian Alps or the Turquoise rapids of the Soca River, the Green Valleys, the rolling hills or the enchanting capital city of Ljubljana, Slovenia has it all and its all on your doorstep!

So why choose Slovenia to Live, Visit or Invest In?

·Unspoilt, cherished Beauty!
·One of Europe’s lowest crime rates
·So much to do in summer or winter.
·Great inexpensive skiing compared to other countries.
·Ski in three countries in one day with one ski pass! (Italy, Austria and Slovenia)
·Easily reached from the UK, Easyjet and Wizzair fly into Ljubljana, Ryanair fly into Graz and Klagenfurt in Austria, just over the border, and Trieste in Italy again just over the border, so you have around four airports in or just around Slovenia making access very easy.
·Friendly, helpful, courteous people.
·Ski in three countries in one day with one ski pass! (Italy, Austria and Slovenia)
·Compared to the UK it’s inexpensive.
·Stable country, member of the EU and NATO, adopted the Euro in 2007
·Such places as Venice, Vienna, Budapest, Croatia just minutes or a few hours away.
·Traffic heaven, no gridlock or congestion.
·Relaxed and slower pace of life.

Slovenia’s Terrain and Climate

Slovenia has three main Climatic regions, it has a Mediterranean climate at its coastal area, Alpine in the mountain regions and a continental climate in the rest of the country, with hot summers and cold winters. The sun shines 2000 hours per year (The UK gets 1250 hours!)

Basic Facts

Population: 2,055,000

Position: Slovenia is located in central Europe.

Area: the size of the country is – 20,273 km2

Government: Slovenia is a democratic republic which is based upon the separation of powers of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of authority.

Capital: Ljubljana with a population: 280,000

Membership of international organisations: Slovenia is a member of the EU since 1 May 2004 and a member of NATO since 7 April 2004 and is also a member of many international organisations.

Administrative division: Consists of 58 administrative units and 211 municipalities.

Other major Centres: Maribor, Kranj, Celje, Koper, Novo, Mesto, Velenje, Murska Soboto

Flag: The national flag of Slovenia features, three horizontal bands of equal length – white (top), blue, and red, with the coat of arms of the country, in the upper hoist side of the flag centred in the white and blue bands.

The coat of arms is a shield which features an image of Mount Trigalev Slovenia’s highest mountain which is in white against a blue background at the centre; beneath it are two wavy blue lines which represent the Adriatic sea and local rivers, and above it are three six-pointed golden stars depicted in an inverted triangle. The star image is taken from the coat of arms of the counts to Celje which was, the main Slovenian dynastic house of the late 14th and early 15th century.

Official language: Slovene. In addition, Hungarian and Italian are spoken in ethnically mixed areas near the borders of the country.

Religion: The majority of the population is Roman Catholic but Slovenia also has 40 other officially registered religions.

Climate: Alpine, Pannonian, Mediterranean.

Time: Central European Time (UTC + 1), Central European Summer Time (UTC + 2)

Average temperatures: Varies depending on the season – July 21°C – January 0°C

Electricity supply: 230 V – 50Hz with plug being used the Europlug (CEE 7/16).

Units of measurement: metric so metres, kilometres, grams, kilograms. Temperatures are measured in degrees Celsius.

Length of borders: With Austria 330 km, with Italy 280 km, with Hungary 102 km and with Croatia 670 km. Total borders with other countries – 1,382 km

Length of coastline: 46.6 km

Highest peak: Mount Triglav which stands 2,864 meters high

Geometric centre of Slovenia: Vače

Average height above sea level: 556.8 meters

Universities: University of Ljubljana, Maribor, Primorska.

Water: The tap water is considered safe to drink but much of the water is hard; a wide variety of bottled water are also on sale.

Food: GM is banned in Slovenia due to it being a member of the the European Union. Most of the food on sale in Slovenia is locally produced and much of it is organic. The origin of all food on sale in Slovenia is described on the foods packaging.

Smoking: In Slovenia, smoking is banned in all closed public and places of work. The legal age to smoke is 18 years old and if you buy tobacco products, you maybe requested to produce ID.

Crime: Violent crime is rare and Slovenia is seen as a generally safe country although like anywhere theft is always a crime to be aware of – simply take normal precautions and be careful with your belongings.

The Basic Facts – Now Discover Slovenia for Yourself

The above are the basic facts about the country and you will find many more throughout this website on a small country which is beautiful, friendly, safe and offers a warm welcome to visitors who come to visit, invest or work.

In terms Of Slovenia property you will find that if you want to Buy Houses and Apartments in Slovenia, it can be a great long term investment, as well as a great place to spend time and explore one of Europe’s most underrated countries. You are looking for a relaxing break you can rent a house or apartment. On this page, we have outlined the facts about Slovenia but the best way to discover this beautiful part of Europe is to visit it – if you are thinking of buying a property, want to arrange a property rental or want to arrange holiday accommodation, we will help you find the right property for you. You will find more information on Slovenia on this site and if you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact us at anytime.

News headlines

Slovenia Estates Comes To Kobarid

We’ve opened a new Slovenia Estates office in Kobarid, in the Soča Valley. This beautiful area has long been popular with Slovenian families as well as holiday makers and second home owners, and we are delighted to be able to based in Kobarid so we can better meet the needs of sellers and buyers in the far west of Slovenia.
We have opened an office in The Old Town

We are pleased to annouce we have opened a new office in the heart of Ljubljana’s Old Town on Gornji Trg 1. We have shop front space so lots of lovely properties in the window. Please come and visit us whenever you can!
Slovenia real estate increases in popularity

This year we have seen a marked increase in foreigners interested to buy Slovenian rela estate. Buyers from both the West of Europe, Russia and the US are taking advantage of low real estate price due to the Crisis in Europe before any rises are seen. Most popular areas are Ljubljana, Bled & Portoroz and with more and more sellers becoming very flexible on asking prices its fast becoming an attractive overseas destination for foreigners looking for both their own property as well as a secure long term investment
Slovenia Property Blog page

We have now set up a new Blog page with news articles on Slovenian real estae, topical issues, news and featured & bargain properties. We will be updating the page each week with stories, so please check the page out for up to date information on Real estate in Slovenia. Click HERE to go to the page
Ljubljana Apartments moving faster

This year we have noticed a marked increase in the both the number of enquiries about Ljubljana real estate as well as overall transactions, we ourselves have sold more this year than last and while generally it is still the foreign buyer who is buying enquiries from locals have also increased slowly. The feeling locally is prices in the city may have reached their low point and with faint signs of a recovery in Europe generally that feeling may well be borne out.
Slovenia real estate bargains

There is more and more excellent value real estate in Slovenia now, with local owners unable to finance renovations or improvements themselves, there is a good supply of property in need of renovation at some very attractive prices. With Slovenia Estates project managing renovations, a project need not be a headache but a very worthwhile investment. Contact us for the best bargain real estate in Slovenia on the market.
Slovenia Self Catering

Slovenia self catering accommodation is extremely popular and gaining more popularity as competition increases amongst available self catering houses and apartments and quality rises. We have some delightful self catering properties in Slovenia for vacation rental. They can be found here . We also know of many more available so contact us if you wish to rent a house or apartment in Slovenia for an unforgettable holiday.
Ljubljana Apartment Sales

Further to the recent News we posted on “Ljubljana Sells Best” we wanted to provide more information on Ljubljana real estate. The sales are nearly always apartments and always in the centre of town. The demand from foreign buyers for houses in Ljubljana is low as they want to be located very centrally and this means apartments. Ljubljana villas in for example the Rozna Dolina area are also priced at a level that is too high for most Slovenia real estate investors.
Ljubljana Sells best

This year we have sold more real esate in Ljubljana than any other year. It seems investors from various parts of the globe see Ljubljana as perfect place to buy. Small, neat and improving year on year, with a fabulous centre and old town and with prices at a very competitive level. The most popular areas being the historic old town and the centre, and despite no cars being allowed in the old town, buyers seem to accept this with the positives that come with that. See our Ljubljana real estate section for more details.
Soca Interest

Interest in the Soca region of Slovenia has reached the highest level in two years. People have always loved this area for Slovenia real estate for its beauty but it seems people are really seeing all the benefits of this popular area and preferring it to other areas.