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Green Heart of the Alps

Overview

A small Alpine-Mediterranean jewel between Italy and Croatia, with Lake Bled, underground caves, and one of Europe's greenest capitals in Ljubljana.

Geographic Context

Region
Europe
Subregion
Central Europe
Land Area
20,273 km²
Capital
Ljubljana
Languages
Slovene
Currencies
Euro (€)

At a Glance

79
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
57
Freedom
85
Security
94
Life Expectancy
80.4 yrs
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Urbanization
56%
Cost Index
60
Housing Index
42
Healthcare Access
63/100

Climate

Average Temperature
9.7°C

Most Temperate Cities

1 Koper 13.1°C
2 Izola 13.1°C
3 Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici 10.7°C
4 Murska Sobota 10.7°C
5 Šempeter pri Gorici 10.5°C

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025