Europe/Central Europe
Slovenia
Ljubljana
2.1 Mio
20 273 km²
Euro
Coastal
Slovene
Historical Events
1918 - Formation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes
The Kingdom was established in December 1918, uniting South Slavic peoples.
1929 - Renaming to Yugoslavia
The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes was renamed Yugoslavia.
1946 - Establishment of Slovenia as a Republic
Slovenia was established as one of six republics in socialist Yugoslavia.
1991 - Slovenia Declares Independence
Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia in June 1991.