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  Event and congress management agency in Slovenia
Slovenia is a meeting point of three very diverse European worlds: Mediterranean, Alpine, and Panonian – and the combinations of their geographical and cultural features blend into a distinctive identity of its own.
Snow-capped mountains provide a stunning setting for meetings held in various resorts nestling in alpine valleys under the kingdom of mythical Mt Triglav – the highest mountain in Slovenia.
With abrupt mountains in the background reflecting in the tranquil lake waters, Bohinj truly is heaven on earth.
www.globtour-event-management.com /event-congress-management-slovenia.html   (572 words)

  
  Slovenia Travel Guide | Fodor's Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The territory of Slovenia has been inhabited for tens of thousands of years, but the country's modern history begins with the arrival of the Romans in the 1st century BC.
In the aftermath of World War I, Italy seized control of the coastal towns, whereas inland Slovenia became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes; in 1929, the name of the kingdom was changed to Yugoslavia (Land of the Southern Slavs).
Slovenia, accounting for only 8% of Yugoslavia's population, was producing almost a third of the nation's exports.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=slovenia@248   (958 words)

  
 Slovenia (08/06)
Slovenia served as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chairman-in-Office in 2005, will be the Chairman of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors in 2006-2007, and is preparing to be the first of the ten 2004 EU newcomers to hold the EU’s rotating presidency in 2008.
Slovenia served as Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE in 2005 and is the Chairman of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors for 2006-2007.
Slovenia is engaged with 29 countries in bilateral military exchange--most actively with the U.S.--and in regional cooperative arrangements in central and southeast Europe; it participates in or intends to contribute forces for five major multinational regional peacekeeping bodies.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/3407.htm   (6412 words)

  
 Slovenia Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Shorter borders separate Slovenia from Italy in the west and Hungary in the east.
Slovenia is no stranger to more modern pleasures like punk and post-modernist art, but their best-loved writer is still the 19th-century Romantic poet France Preseren.
In 748, Slovenia was brought under Germanic rule, first by the Frankish empire of the Carolingians, who converted the population to Christianity, and then as part of the Holy Roman Empire in the 9th century.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/slovenia?v=print   (2092 words)

  
 Mountains of Slovenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mountains of Slovenia are part of the Alps and of Dinarides.
Julian Alps (Slovenian: Julijske Alpe) in the northwestern part of Slovenia.
In the southeast, near Bela krajina there is a mountain ridge called Gorjanci and in the Marittime region Slavnik (1018 m).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mountains_of_Slovenia   (164 words)

  
 Europe & Russia - Slovenia - A Little Jewel
Slovenia is a tiny beautiful country with a population of less than 2 million people.
Slovenia was settled by Slavic tribes around the 6th century, brought under Germanic rule in 748 and became part of the Austro-Hungarian empire in the early 14th century until 1918.
Much of the country is mountainous, with the highest mountains located in the Julian Alps in the north-west part of the country.
www.e-nterests.com /travelhtml/slovenialittlejewel.php   (720 words)

  
 World Travel Tips - Europe - Slovenia
Summary: Slovenia is found in central Europe, touching the eastern Alps and bordering the Adriatic Sea, between Austria and Croatia, and is mostly mixed mountains and valleys with numerous rivers to the east.
Slovenia, with its historical ties to Western Europe, enjoys a GDP per capita substantially higher than that of the other transitioning economies of Central Europe.
Climate: Slovenia has a mediterranean climate on the coast, and a continental climate with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and valleys to the east.
www.worldtraveltips.net /view.cgi?country=Slovenia   (590 words)

  
 Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Slovenia sees its main advantages as a tourist destination in the fact that it offers active, relaxing and healthy holidays in a well-cared for environment.
The mountains of Slovenia, with 165 mountain huts, 7,000 km of safe marked paths, numerous sports centres and beautiful lakes offer a wealth of opportunities for climbing, recreation, and gliding.
Mountain rivers, peaceful waters, karst streams, lakes and reservoirs are a delight for anglers and fly-fishers.
www.uvi.si /eng/slovenia/publications/facts/tourism   (1782 words)

  
 GoNOMAD DESTINATION MINI GUIDE - SLOVENIA
Recognized for the beauty and sporting opportunities of her mountains and for boating and beach bumming on the coast, Slovenia is no secret to Europeans.
Slovenia enjoys a varied but pleasant range of climate including the alpine climate of the northwest, the sunny and mild weather of the Adriatic coastal area, and hot summers and cold winters over the eastern plains.
Slovenia is being overwhelmed by illegal immigration from her war-torn neighbor countries.
www.gonomad.com /destinations/0105/stritter_slovenia.html   (2667 words)

  
 Slovenia Europe - Pictures, Travel, Economy and Map
Slovenia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004
Slovenia, with its historical ties to Western Europe, enjoys a GDP per capita substantially higher than that of the other transitioning economies of Central Europe.
Privatization of the economy proceeded at an accelerated pace in 2002-03, and the budget deficit dropped from 3.0% of GDP in 2002 to 1.6% in 2003.
slovenia.europe-countries.com   (1280 words)

  
 Travel to Slovenia. Car rental travel in Slovenia from Auto Europe.
Slovenia is a rural nation that is located in a region dominated by mountains, rivers and lakes.
One of the smallest countries on the European continent, Slovenia's capital of Ljubljana is located in the picturesque countryside.
Slovenia is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time in the United States and Canada.
www.autoeurope.com /guides/Slovenia/Slovenia_guide.cfm   (529 words)

  
 Sierra Club Outings | Valleys, Vistas and Waterfalls: The Highlights of Slovenia | 06715A   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In contrast are the snow-capped mountains that tower over the valleys and forests, always dominating the horizon and often seen as ethereal reflections in the turquoise mountain lakes.
Besides the mountains, there are hills flooded with grape vines, gothic churches, and examples of baroque architecture standing right among to the modern buildings of the new Eastern Europe.
It is an area of caves, magnificent mountains, and the Soca River, a river well-known among kayakers for its rapids.
www.sierraclub.org /outings/national/brochure/06715a.asp   (2217 words)

  
 Slovenia - Official Travel Guide \ Hiking & Trekking |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In the mountains of Slovenia there are more than seven thousand kilometres of marked trails, along which there are 165 mountain lodges, huts and bivouacs.
The mountain world offers an abundance of both, easily accessible marks and those more difficult ones which can be reached with the help of experienced mountain guides.
Hiking trails in the valleys and in the medium sized mountains attract visitors throughout the year; the appropriate time to visit the high mountains is from April to November when the mountain huts are open as well.
www.slovenia.info /?pohodnistvo=0   (313 words)

  
 InternationalReports.net : Slovenia 2002
Today, 16 years after Dr. Purg created the first executive development center in Slovenia, its successor institution, the Bled School of Management, is recognized as a leader in the global business change movement.
To accomplish this catalytic role, she has pooled together the cream of international scholars, accepts the most capable students from the region, and globally, and puts it all together in programs lasting three years, one year and in on-going general programs.
But for Danica Purg, and her colleagues, the vision transcends these mountains as the Bled School of Management creates a new leadership-centered world of revitalized business culture.
www.internationalreports.net /europe/slovenia/2002/alpine.html   (623 words)

  
 The regions of Slovenia
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is home to its parliament and governmental institutions, a university, and the Slovene Academy of Sciences and Arts.
The mountain world is distinguished by the glacier-carved valleys (Logarska dolina, Matkov kot, Robanov kot) that form a major tourist attraction, while the Savinja Valley is famous for its hop plantations of the “Savinja golding” variety.
Podravje occupies the fertile Drava and Ptuj flood plains, the hilly regions of Slovenske gorice to the north, Dravinja gorice and Haloze to the south, and the forested Pohorje mountain range to the west.
www.randburg.com /si/general/slo3.html   (1229 words)

  
 Slovenia
I knew Slovenia was the most prosperous part of the former Yugoslavia, but it WAS part of Eastern Europe after all, and Austria was far, far richer than Slovenia.
We were on the outskirts of Ljubljana, full of modern apartment complexes that were definitely nicer than what was built in the smaller towns, but still seemed to be examples of the failed city planning of so much that is the legacy of the communist era.
Functional architecture, but not in the least bit beautiful, the complex has Slovenia’s non-descript parliament building on one side, two ugly office buildings that would be a LOT uglier if they were any taller than 15 floors, and the bunker-like department store.
www.geocities.com /alpha1.geo/ljub1.html   (3433 words)

  
 Slovenia maps from Omnimap.com, world leader in map supply.
Slovenia maps from Omnimap.com, world leader in map supply.
Added to the topo maps are marked trails, mountain huts, bus stops, border crossings, restaurants, hotels, and campsites.
The Road Atlas of Slovenia is the latest cartographic atlas from the Geodetski zavod Slovenije.
www.omnimap.com /catalog/int/slovenia.htm   (1130 words)

  
 Welcome to Thomson Lakes and Mountains - Country Information [Slovenia]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Slovenia has a wealth of tradition and culture to be explored.
In late July the Rikkli festival, held on the lake, is a sparkling affair as thousands of candles are lit and floated on the shimmering water.
Slovenia produces some wonderful wines, most of which are not available on the UK market, so make sure you bring some home from your holiday.
www.thomsonlakesandmountains.co.uk /countryDetails.asp?sku=506   (352 words)

  
 Slovenia Travel Guide - Vacation Idea.com
Since Slovenia has not yet been overrun with tourists, people there are friendly and welcoming to visitors from foreign countries.
Slovenia is a young Central European country bordering Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.
Slovenia is well connected with the rest of Europe with highways, railways and airports.
www.vacationidea.com /articles/slovenia_facts.html   (498 words)

  
 Globtour Bled Slovenia Travel Agency
With just over 20.000 km2 in size and under 2 million population Slovenia presents one of the smaller countries in Europe but nevertheless we like so claim to have it all: majestic lakes and mountains, charming coast-line with mysterious caves set in the background, thermal spas, old towns and cities, exquisite wines and excellent food.
With Julian Alps and Karavanke Mountain Range endowed, Kranjska Gora is ideal for all seeking active holidays with an easy and quick access to the surrounding mountain Ranges.
We - Globtour - are known as a specialist in the area of Lakes and Mountains of Slovenia.
www.globtour-bled.com /en/en-index.html   (367 words)

  
 Escape to the Mountains: Summer, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Indeed, the charm of the Alpe di Siusi is that you can walk in an area of spectacular mountains with all the languor and ease of a stroll in the garden.
Skofja Loka is one of Slovenia's oldest cities, and was reputed to have a street of beautifully painted houses.
We hated to leave Slovenia; when it was finally time to go, we couldn't bear to take the direct route, but went instead through the Trenta River valley and over the Vrsic Pass -- another spectacular mountain road.
www.verbing.com /Travels/mtnEscape.html   (6156 words)

  
 Slovenia - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It is bound by the Gulf of Trieste to the southwest, Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast and Croatia to the south and southeast.
To the south the northern edge of the Dinaric Alps as well as the limestone Kras Plateau are found while the lowlands are located to the east and along the Adriatic coast to the west.
On Jan. 15, 1992 Slovenia was officially recognized by the EU and was officially admitted to the UN on May 22, 1992.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/slovenia.htm   (1474 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Country profiles | Country profile: Slovenia
Slovenia has always been the most prosperous region of the former Yugoslavia and has found the transition from a socialist economy to the capitalist free market easier than most.
Slovenia has a rumbling dispute with Croatia over sea and land borders dating back to the break-up of Yugoslavia.
The television market is mainly shared between the public service RTV Slovenia and the private stations Pop TV and Kanal A. There are scores of commercial and public radio stations.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1097296.stm   (676 words)

  
 Slovenia - Republic of Slovenia - Country Profile - Slovenija
The south central European country Slovenia stretches between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps.
Since then, Slovenia has successfully integrated into the international community and is becoming a full member of the European Union and joins NATO.
Terrain: Alps mountains rising to more than 2 800 meters (8 200 ft.) in the north, wide plateaus over 1000 meters (3 280 ft.) high in the southeast, Karst limestone region of caves in the south-southwest, hills in the east, and approximately 50 kilometers (39 mi.) of coastline on the Adriatic Sea.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/slovenia.htm   (741 words)

  
 Mountains of Slovenia - Definition, explanation
Mountains of Slovenia are part of the Alps and of Dinarides.
Karavanke - a massive ridge that forms a natural boundary between Slovenia and Austria.
In the southeast, near Bela krajina there is a mountain ridge called Gorjanci.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/m/mo/mountains_of_slovenia.php   (182 words)

  
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 Where do you want to go birding in Slovenia today?
description of all localities in Slovenia visited, followed by a systematic list of birds (with many pictures) and the places they were seen.
Eight locations were visited in the beginning of July 1997 by a group trained birders, members of the Dutch youth organisation for nature and environmental studies (JNM).
The endemic, endangered and speciality birds may be uncommon, extremely rare vagrants, may be extirpated in the country now or may only be present in migration.
www.camacdonald.com /birding/euslovenia.htm   (389 words)

  
 Welcome to Thomson Lakes and Mountains - Walking (Slovenia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
If we were to begin to talk of natural wonders we would surely have to include the whole of Bohinj under that description.
A visit to Zelenci, the point where three countries meet and the valley of Tamar is highly recommended.
Excursions along the Karavanke mountain range are suitable for family outings.
www.thomsonlakesandmountains.co.uk /walking_slovenia.asp   (209 words)

  
 Slovenia - Sky-to-Sea Freeride Tour | mountain bike tour | Freeride Tour in Slavenia
We`ll start our Slovenian mountain bike trip at Ljubljana Airport where you`ll be met by the Access Trips team and driven deep into the woods and mountains of Slovenia`s spectacular Alps region.
With more than half the country still covered by forest, Slovenia is one of the greenest countries in the world and provides a taste of what Europe was like before development led to the felling of it`s forests.
With mountains so close you can almost touch them, wooden houses dotting the landscape, and the smell of pine in the air, we will follow a combination of protected forest trails and local roads that wind past wooden bridges, isolated farmsteads, and sparkling rivers.
www.infohub.com /vacation_packages/409.html   (1330 words)

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