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Capital of Slovenia: Ljubljana — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana. Slovenia sits in Europe, has a population of 2,119,675, and uses the EUR. Official languages include Slovene.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Ljubljana
  • Continent: Europe
  • Population: ~2,119,675
  • Area: 20,273 km²
  • Population density: 105 people per km²
  • Official language: Slovene
  • Currency: EUR
  • ISO code: SI

How big is Slovenia?

By population, Slovenia ranks 146th in the world, holding roughly 0.03% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 151st.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Slovenia has 105 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within Europe, Slovenia is the 32th most populous country of 46.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Slovenia in population are Guinea-Bissau (2,105,566) and North Macedonia (2,093,599).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Israel (20,770 km²) and El Salvador (21,041 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Slovene is listed as an official language of Slovenia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.

The EUR is not unique to Slovenia — it is also used by Andorra, Austria, Belgium and Croatia, and 21 others. Shared currencies usually mark a monetary union or a long-standing peg, and they are a useful shortcut in quizzes: get one country's currency and you often get several.

How to remember Slovenia

There is 'love' in sLOVEnia, and in Ljubljana too: 'ljub' is close to the Slovene word for love. For the flag, Slovakia uses the same three colours, but Slovenia's shield shows three mountain peaks and sits in the corner.

The flag of Slovenia: white, blue and red

🇸🇮 The flag is three horizontal stripes of white, blue and red, with the coat of arms in the top-left showing Mount Triglav, wavy blue lines and three gold stars. The three peaks are Mount Triglav, the highest mountain and a national symbol. The wavy lines stand for the sea and rivers, and the stars come from an old noble family, the Counts of Celje.

Region and neighbours

Slovenia is a small country in Central Europe where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea, with a short coastline. It shares land borders with 4 countries: Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.

Three facts about Slovenia

  1. Mount Triglav, about 2,864 m high, is the highest peak in Slovenia and appears on its flag.
  2. About three-fifths of Slovenia is covered by forest, so you are never far from the woods there.
  3. The Å kocjan Caves, with one of the largest underground river canyons in the world, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sources: Wikipedia: Slovenia, Wikipedia: Flag of Slovenia, Wikipedia: Ljubljana, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Slovenia

Slovenia capital quiz

  1. What is the capital of Slovenia 🇸🇮?

    • Ljubljana
    • Bern
    • Berlin
    • Brussels
    Show answer

    Ljubljana

  2. What is the capital of North Macedonia 🇲🇰?

    • Skopje
    • Stockholm
    • Vatican City
    • Kyiv
    Show answer

    Skopje

  3. What is the capital of Latvia 🇱🇻?

    • Vaduz
    • Budapest
    • Riga
    • Pristina
    Show answer

    Riga

  4. What is the capital of Kosovo 🇽🇰?

    • Paris
    • Bratislava
    • Reykjavík
    • Pristina
    Show answer

    Pristina

  5. What is the capital of Lithuania 🇱🇹?

    • Luxembourg
    • Paris
    • Vilnius
    • Warsaw
    Show answer

    Vilnius

Slovenia capital quiz tip

Slovenia and Slovakia are the pair everyone mixes up. Slovenia's capital is Ljubljana; Slovakia's is Bratislava.

Slovenia in Europe

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Slovenia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Slovenia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Slovenia?

The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.

Is Bratislava the capital of Slovenia?

No. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana.

What is the population of Slovenia?

About 2,119,675, making it the 146th most populous country in the world.

How big is Slovenia?

20,273 square kilometres, ranking 151st by land area, at a density of 105 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Slovenia use?

The EUR, shared with 25 other countries.

What are the colours of the Slovenia flag?

The flag of Slovenia is three horizontal stripes of white, blue and red, with the coat of arms in the top-left showing Mount Triglav, wavy blue lines and three gold stars. The three peaks are Mount Triglav, the highest mountain and a national symbol. The wavy lines stand for the sea and rivers, and the stars come from an old noble family, the Counts of Celje.

Which countries border Slovenia?

Slovenia shares land borders with Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.

How can I remember the capital of Slovenia?

There is 'love' in sLOVEnia, and in Ljubljana too: 'ljub' is close to the Slovene word for love. For the flag, Slovakia uses the same three colours, but Slovenia's shield shows three mountain peaks and sits in the corner.

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