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When I am traveling to Peru for the best Machu Picchu tours or around the world I am often asked where do I come from. When people hear my answer I see on their faces that they don’t have any idea where is Slovenia. Sometimes Slovenia is confused with Slovakia, sometimes people think that Slovenia is some of ex-Soviet Union countries or something else. So if I am traveling to some other continent far away I often answer that I am just from Europe or more precisely from the southern part of Central Europe. Sometimes I add that Slovenia is most developed ex-Yugoslav country and that is already part of European Union with official currency Euro. When I add that neighboring country is Italy I notice some shine in the eyes of the person I am talking to.

Slovenia is slightly larger then 20.000 sq km with about 2 million people, which I found out on a tour of Machu Picchu, is considerably larger than mountaintop city of Machu Picchu at 326 sq km. Its neighboring countries are Italy on west, Austria on north, Hungary on northeast and Croatia southeast. Capital city Ljubljana is placed in the centre of country and… Continue reading →

Slovenia is an up and coming family holiday destination for holiday makers who like to spend their vacations in holiday homes like those in Charnwood. Slovenia, miniature version of Europe is rightly justified as it is set apart with a desirable geographical positioning between the Mediterranean and Alps.

Slovenia has abundant bounties of nature by way of Adriatic coastline, thick forests and spectacular mountains. The families on holiday can enjoy plentiful activities during a holiday in Slovenia like sightseeing, skiing, rafting, canoeing, swimming, rowing, curling, trekking, skating, hiking, fishing, mountaineering, relax by seaside, rejuvenate at spas and go on wine trails. It has some great ski chalets and self catering apartments available to rent direct from their holiday home owners.

Many tourists on a family holiday to Spain, visit Barcelona. In Slovenia they visit Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and stay in one of the many self catering apartments available in this beautiful city. The old township is delightful and you will cross three bridges across the Ljubljanca River to see the 17th century Town Hall with two open courtyards and Baroque Fountain.

Do make a trip to the Ljubljana Cathedral and see the twin towers and impressive frescoes. You… Continue reading →

Understanding the SME Sector in Slovenia.

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Country Profile

The Republic of Slovenia is a Central European country neighbouring with Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. It is one of the ex-Yugoslav republics, gaining its independence in 1991. The country is very diverse, reaching from the Adriatic Sea, to the Alps, Karst caves and flatlands. It is a small country – covering 20,273 square kilometers and inhabited by just over two million people.

Its capital is Ljubljana, located nearly in the middle of the country and inhabited by almost 300.000 citizens. It is the largest city in Slovenia. The majority of the population speaks Slovene, which is also the country’s official language. Other local official languages are Hungarian and Italian as the two minority groups live there as well. Due to this and the closeness to boarders, many people in Slovenia speak German or Italian as well. English is the most common first foreign language taught during primary education .

Slovenia entered the European Union in 2004 and was the first new member to introduce the EURO on January 1, 2007. GDP per capita shrunk by 7% in 2009 still putting it among the 30 wealthiest… Continue reading →

The Republic of Slovenia borders Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia with a coast length of approximately 28 miles. Slovenia is an Eastern European country that joined the European Union in 2004 and will also convert its national currency to Euro on January 1, 2007.

Due to its stable economy and scenic countryside and coastline, Slovenia attracts many visitors from all over the world. There are a total of 13 registered Slovenian casinos in different parts of the country, with the largest of them situated in Nova Gorica. Nova Gorica has the most Slovenia casinos, as well, a total of 3. The largest is the Hotel Casino Perla, which is a hotel resort and therefore offers much more than just gambling facilities. Besides the casino’s services, you can find fine dining, shopping, a spa, and health care facilities, as well as a luxurious hotel.

Slovenia casinos that are located in the complex of a hotel are usually open 24 hours, or at least the access to the slot machines; whereas, the other casinos generally open in early afternoon and close in the pre-dawn hours unlike the casinos at www.iccvictoria.com

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In recent years, the range of Slovenia real estate rentals has broadened to include a variety of houses, apartments and offices of different types, sizes and quality. This is due to a steady increase in the number of foreign businessmen traveling to Slovenia. Besides businessmen, many diplomats live in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, which has great real estate architecture. The widest range of non-vacation rental options is available in Ljubljana, Celje, Maribor and Koper. If you are looking to rent an apartment, house or office in Slovenia, you may use the services of a real estate agency, consider advertisements on the Internet or in the print media, or request personal or official contacts for assistance at ColdwellBanker100Homes.com. It is better to look at a number of options and get to know the market before you decide.

In Slovenia, real estate rental costs depend on location, size, standard of furnishing and the age of the property. Rentals are most expensive in Ljubljana, Celje, Maribor and Koper where you can rent anything from a compact studio to one, two or three bedroom apartments. Besides the rent, tenants are required to deposit caution money with the home owner. This deposit… Continue reading →

Even until the early 1990s, finding a suitable house or apartment to rent on a long-term basis in Slovenia was not easy. Long-term rental options, particularly outside the main tourist centers, were few and far between. That has changed significantly in recent years. You now have a fairly wide range of furnished or unfurnished apartments and houses to rent especially in around the capital, Ljubljana. The demand for non-vacation rentals has increased since Slovenia joined the EU in 2004. Most of the foreigners who rent accommodation over the long term in Ljubljana are diplomats and businessmen.

Slovenia is just half the size of Switzerland but is culturally and naturally diverse. From modern and cosmopolitan Ljubljana to the gorgeous Triglav National Park and beautiful Portoroz on the Adriatic coast, Slovenia has an environmental diversity, which is surprising for its size. The country shares borders with Croatia, Austria, Italy and Hungary. As regards economic development, it is somewhere between western and eastern Europe. Slovenia’s per-capita GDP is reported to be the highest in central Europe. Buoyant economic growth between 2000 and 2007 has fueled the development of quality residential and commercial real estate in and around Ljubljana.

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Slovenia is one of the smallest countries in Europe which is situated on the eastern Alps at the northeast end of Adriatic Sea. It is home to profuse forests, ancient structures, lakes, beaches, castles, museums, casinos, discos, night clubs and many more. With such a huge variety of attractions Slovenia tourist destinations have allured many travelers from all corners of the world.

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia. It is home to many places of attractions such as the City Museum, the Modern Art Gallery, the National Museum, and the National Gallery. You can also visit the twin towers of Ljubljana Cathedral which are full of amazing frescoes. Ljubljana is one of the major Slovenia tourist destinations.

Postojna Cave covers about 5 kilometers of guided passage. Here you will become a witness to the beautiful stalagmites and stalactites of various colors and shapes. The major attractions of this place are the journey on a special electric train and the famous human fish, proteus anguinus.

Piran is an old seaport also known as Slovenia’s coastal jewel. This place is known for its medieval pattern of Venetian architecture. Here you can enjoy delicious seafood at waterfront restaurants. You can also take a… Continue reading →

I will give some ideas about what to see in Slovenia if you can only spend three days.

Day 1

For most people not living in neighbouring countries their first contact with Slovenia will probably be Ljubljana Airport (officially named Letalisce Jozeta Pucnika). If you decided to travel on your own (not with agency) and want to see as much as possible in three days then it is best to rent a car at airport.

First I suggest driving to Bohinj. It takes about 1h drive by car if roads are not too crowded. The main attraction in Bohinj is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. It is in Triglav National Park. There are many things that you can do. A must-see attraction is the Savica Waterfall. It takes about 15 minutes of quite easy uphill walking from parking place to get there. After that I suggest you take a Cable Car ride to Vogel. It is a very scenic ride with a great view of Lake Bohinj and the mountains around. When you come to upper Vogel Cable Car station you can hike around the mountains in the vicinity. If you don’t like hiking you can eat or drink… Continue reading →

Slovenia property investment may not be as popular as many other well known property investment locations, but savvy investors are buying and making great capital gains, in one of the top markets for capital growth in the world.

With prices starting at just $50,000 and capital growth in excess of 30% per annum combined with the potential for significant rental income, it no wonder more investors than ever are looking at Slovenia property investment.

Capital growth potential

Investors in Slovenian property are currently enjoying capital gains of up to 30% per annum and this growth looks set to continue.

In the next decade capital growth was forecast at 278% by property specialist program “A place in the Sun” which has increased interest from property investors around the world.

Why Slovenia is hot

Since attaining independence from Yugoslavia and joining the EU, Slovenia has seen strong economic growth.

Tourism has been the fastest-growing sector of the economy and this has enabled it to produce the highest GDP of the new EU members.

Slovenia has become popular due to its variety of scenery; good infrastructure and a variety of airlines now offer cheap, frequent flights – making it easy and inexpensive to… Continue reading →

If you are looking for the best international property destinations one country that is well worth considering is Slovenia which has recently been voted one of the best countries in the world to invest in property. This article will look at the advantages of Slovenia in greater detail.

The forecast growth for Slovenia property for sale over the next ten years has been put at 284% by well known UK Property programme a place in the sun.

So why has Slovenia become one of the top countries for overseas property buyers?

Investment and EU membership

Slovenia is strategically located at the centre of Europe, between the old established economies of the west and the new emerging economies of the east and Slovenia has borders with Italy, Hungary, Austria and Croatia.

Slovenia has benefited from recent membership of the European Economic Union which it joined in 2004. Slovenia has now achieved the fastest economic growth of any of the new member states.

Membership of the EU has accelerated a property boom as EU funds and private capital has been invested in the country. This investment combined with sound Government macro economic policies, has seen a rise in disposable incomes which has… Continue reading →