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Questions about Slovenia

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the pierced cave bear bone discovered in Slovenia?

Archaeologists uncovered the pierced cave bear bone in 1995. This artifact dates back to approximately 43,100 years before present and is considered one of the oldest musical instruments ever discovered.

What are the coordinates of the geometric centre of Slovenia?

The geometric centre of Slovenia is located at coordinates 46°07'11.8" N and 14°48'55.2" E in Slivna within the Municipality of Litija. Triglav appears on the national coat of arms and flag as the highest peak.

On what date did Slovenia declare independence from Yugoslavia?

Independence was declared on the 25th of June 1991. The Ten-Day War began when Yugoslav forces entered on the 27th of June and ended with the Brijuni Agreement signed on the 7th of July.

Which year did Slovenia join the Eurozone?

Slovenia became part of the Eurozone on the 1st of January 2007. It joined NATO in 2004 and introduced the euro currency replacing the tolar in early 2007.

How much of Slovenia's territory is forested as of 2020?

As of 2020, 60.4% of Slovenian territory is forested making it second only to Finland in Europe. Beech, fir-beech, and beech-oak forests dominate areas with high production capacity.