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Location of Slovenia:

Facts about Slovenia

Background

Slovenia is a Central Europe country of 2 million people, bordering the Adriatic sea and eastern Alps. Is situated at the borders of Croatia, Italy, Austria and Hungary. Historical ties to Western Europe, a strong economy and stable democracy have assisted in Slovenia's transformation to a modern state. Slovenia acceded both NATO and EU in the spring of 2004.

Area:20,273 sq km

Population:1.994.654

Life expectancy at birth: Total population: 76.14, Male: 72.42, Female:80.1

GDP  per capita (ppp):$19,600 (2004)

Labour force:870,000 (2004)

Unemployment rate:6,4% (2004)

Contact:

Labour Inspectorate of Republic of Slovenia

Parmova 33

SI - 1000 Ljubljana

Slovenia

Phone:

+386 1 280 36 60, +386 1 280 36 70

Fax:

+386 1 280 36 77, +386 1 280 36 76

E-mail:

irsd(at)gov.si