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Slovenia

Slovenia is a state in Balkans and Greece (Europe) that has existed since 1991 CE. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

Slovenia broke from Yugoslavia after a ten-day war in 1991 and joined the EU and NATO in 2004.

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Facts

Dates
1991 CE to the present
Duration
34 years
Type
State
Region
Balkans and Greece, Europe
Language family
Slavic
Capital
Ljubljana

Came from

Events in Europe during its time

Neighbours in Europe

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Questions

When did Slovenia exist?

1991 CE to the present, about 34 years.

Where was Slovenia?

Balkans and Greece, in Europe. Its capital was Ljubljana.

What language did Slovenia speak?

Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.

What came before Slovenia?

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.