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Slovenia is a small but remarkably varied Central European country, bordered by Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the east, Italy to the west and Austria to the north, with a short 46.6-kilometre stretch of Adriatic coastline; most of the territory is mountainous and forested, with the Julian Alps and the symbolic peak of Triglav rising in the northwest. After Roman rule, Slavic peoples settled the region in the 6th century, it later spent centuries under Habsburg rule, became part of Yugoslavia in the 20th century, and declared independence on 25 June 1991 following the Ten-Day War. The capital, Ljubljana, is compact and known for its Triple Bridge and riverside squares; Lake Bled, with its island church and clifftop castle, is one of the country's most recognisable views; the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Škocjan Caves and Triglav National Park represent its natural heritage, while the Venetian-style coastal town of Piran and the Postojna Cave system are other major destinations. Slovenian cuisine blends Alpine, Italian, Austrian, Hungarian and Balkan influences, including the air-dried Karst ham kraški pršut and štruklji dumplings, said to be prepared in dozens of variations. The climate is Mediterranean on the coast, Alpine in the mountains with mild summers and cold winters, and continental in the east; summer suits hiking and lake tourism, winter suits mountain sports and Ljubljana's festively decorated December. The official language is Slovene and the currency is the euro. Current opening hours, prices, visa and transport details are not written without sourced verification, and missing details are honestly stated as unknown. (Source: Wikipedia, Wikivoyage)
