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| | The Slovenes - history of the nation |
 | | In 1550, the Protestant reformer Primoz Trubar published the first Slovene book, a catechism, and Jurij Dalmatin translated the Bible into Slovene in 1584. |
 | | Their greatest heroes include Primoz Trubar, the Protestant reformer and founder of Slovene literature, the poet France Preseren, the writer Ivan Cankar, and Bishop Anton Martin Slomsek who established the Maribor diocese. |
 | | Skiers enjoy the highest regard among their athletes, especially slalom racers and ski jumpers; basketball, soccer, and handball are particularly popular among the team sports; and top canoeists and track and field athletes are also respected. |
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