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Slovenia quiz
Slovenia is in 6 quizzes: the Europe map, 6 Explorer photos, 2 trivia questions, flag and capital. The capital is Ljubljana.
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8 questions about Slovenia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Slovenia at a glance
| Capital | Ljubljana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | South Central Europe, Julian Alps between Austria and Croatia |
| Population | 2.1 million (2024 estimate), 147th of 196 |
| Area | 20,273 km², 148th of 196 |
| People per km² | 103 |
| Land borders | Croatia (600 km), Austria (299 km), Italy (218 km), Hungary (94 km) |
| Coastline | 46.6 km |
| Highest point | Triglav, 2,864 m |
| Official language | Slovene |
| Flag colours | white, blue and red |
| Independence | 1991, from Yugoslavia |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +386 |
| Terrain | A short southwestern coastal strip of Karst topography on the Adriatic; an alpine mountain region lies adjacent to Italy and Austria in the north; mixed mountains and valleys with numerous rivers to the east |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and valleys to the east |
| Where the name comes from | The country's name means "Land of the Slavs" in Slovene; the origin of the Slav name is unclear, although early forms were used in Medieval Latin (Sclavus) and Byzantine Greek (Sklabos) |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 4 land neighbours, Croatia shares the longest border with Slovenia (600 km) and Hungary the shortest (94 km); there are also 46.6 km of coast. By area Slovenia is 148th of 196 countries, just behind El Salvador and ahead of Fiji.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
6 in Explorer
Slovenia's highest peak, pictured on the national flag and coat of arms.
Photo: Andrej Jakobčič / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
An island church on an alpine lake beneath a clifftop castle.
Photo: Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A green riverside capital with a hilltop castle and dragon bridge.
Photo: Andrew Milligan Sumo / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Slovenia's only national park, the Julian Alps around Mount Triglav.
Photo: James Hupp from Washington, DC, United States / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
One of the largest underground canyons in the world, carved by the Reka River.
Photo: Bryan Pocius from New York, USA / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Slovenia's largest permanent lake, in a glacial valley beneath Triglav.
Photo: Carsten Steger / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the capital of Slovenia? | Ljubljana |
| Ljubljana is the capital of which European country? | Slovenia |
| Which lake in Slovenia has a small island with a church? | Lake Bled |
| Which mountain is shown on the coat of arms and the flag of Slovenia? | Triglav |
Where Slovenia trips people up
Slovakia is a wrong choice for Ljubljana and again for Slovenia's flag. In the flag round the other choices are Slovakia, Serbia and Russia.
One trivia question is “Which lake in Slovenia has a small island with a church?” (Lake Bled). Then: “Which mountain is shown on the coat of arms and the flag of Slovenia?” (Triglav). Explorer pins 6 photos in Slovenia, Triglav and Lake Bled among them.
Every Slovenia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is Slovenia in?
Slovenia is in Europe.
What is the population of Slovenia?
About 2.1 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Slovenia?
Slovenia borders Croatia, Austria, Italy and Hungary.
What is the highest point in Slovenia?
Triglav, at 2,864 m.
What is the official language of Slovenia?
Slovene.