Slovenia

[ sloh-vee-nee-uh, -veen-yuh ]

noun

1. a republic in southeastern Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 7,819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). : Ljubljana.

Slovenia

/ sləʊˈviːnɪə /

noun

1. a republic in S central Europe: settled by the Slovenes in the 6th century; joined Yugoslavia in 1918 and became an autonomous republic in 1946; became fully independent in 1992 and joined the EU in 2004; rises over 2800 m (9000 ft) in the Julian Alps. Official language: Slovene. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: euro (replacing the tolar in 2007). Capital: Ljubljana. Pop: 1 992 690 (2013 est). Area: 20 251 sq km (7819 sq miles)

Slovenia

1. Republic in southeastern Europe at the top western corner of the Balkan Peninsula , bordered by Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the east and south, and the Adriatic Sea and Italy to the west. Its capital and largest city is Ljubljana.

Notes

Often considered the most “European” of the former republics of Yugoslavia , Slovenia declared its independence in 1991. In the wake of this proclamation, Yugoslav troops attacked Slovenia, but without success.

Example Sentences

Clarke's side will need two wins in the next five days and results elsewhere to go their way - chiefly Norway losing either in Slovenia or at home to Kazakhstan.

From BBC

Meanwhile Slovenia, Holland and several other countries offer an “easy news” service – simplified reports, though not presented by people with a learning disability.

From BBC

The US, Norway, Poland and Slovenia also participated in what was the biggest swap since the Cold War between the West and Russia ended more than 30 years ago.

From BBC

Current undisputed number one Diogo Costa of Porto became the first goalkeeper at a European Championship to save each penalty he faced when he did so in their last-16 win over Slovenia in Germany.

From BBC

And Melania Trump, after she had married Donald Trump, sponsored her mother’s application to immigrate from Slovenia and get permanent residency in the U.S.

From Salon