Slovenia was founded in 29 October 1918 by astablishing the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs breaks off all relations with Austria-Hungary and proclaims a short-lived State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs. Slovenia joins a new state with an independent State authority. The state is not recognized internationally.
Slovenia was occupied by many countries and was refused to be seen as independent state until just recently on January 15th when All members of the European Economic Community recognize Slovenia as a state. Shortly after the United States recognized Slovenia on April 7th. Finally Slovenia became a member of the United Nations on May 22nd. Slovenia's …show more content…
It is bordered by italy to the west, austria to the north, hungary to the northeast, croatia to the south and southeast, and the adriatic sea to the southwest.
It covers 20,273 square kilometers (7,827 sq mi) and has a population of 2.06 million. It is a parliamentary republic and a member of the United Nations, European Union, and NATO. The capital and largest city is Ljubljana
There are a lot of places in Slovenia but majority of them are smaller then what we're use too. Depending on definition, between 65% and 79% of people live in wider urban areas. The top three largest cities in Slovenia are: Ljubljana population of 277,544, Maribor poulation of 95,586, and celje with the population of 37,628.
Structures:
Slovenia has a lot of Cathedrals with a huge Roman Catholic religious influence also multiple castles with a medieval influence. For example of some of Cathedrals consist of Cathedral of St. Nicholas and St. Francis Church which are both located in the city of Ljubljana. Some of the castles in Slovenia consist of Ljubljana Castle Funicular located in the city of Ljubljana and Predjama Castle located in the city of Postojna. …show more content…
It was of negligible importance prior to 1990, with antiquated weapons and few members. When Slovenia declared independence at the onset of the Yugoslav Wars in 1991, the Slovenian Territorial Defence and the Slovenian police comprised the majority of forces engaging the Yugoslav People's Army during the Ten-Day War. The Slovenian Armed Forces were formally established in 1993 as a reorganization of the Slovenia Territorial Defence. In 2003, the Slovenian Government abolished conscription and as of July 2004, the Slovenian Armed Forces had been almost completely reorganised into a professional army now based on volunteers. Currently there are approximately 7,300 active troops and approximately 1,500 in reserve, reduced from 55,000 personnel during conscription. Slovenian soldiers are a part of international forces serving in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Chad, Lebanon. They have also served in Cyprus and the Golan Heights as a part of UNFICYP and UNDOF