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Between the majestic Alps and the Mediterranean, Slovenia is characterised by mountains, rivers and transit routes. The capital of the country is Ljubljana, situated in the heart of the country. Overlooking the city, there are the twin towers of Ljubljana Cathedral (1708), featuring some impressive frescoes. The city has a good opera house and the symphony orchestra plays regularly in the Big Hall of the Culture and Congress Centre. Slovenia's second largest city, Maribor, is only 10km from the Austrian border. The famous mountain resort of Bled is located on the charming Lake Bled, where skating and curling are practised in winter, and swimming and rowing in summer. Some other important cities are Kranj, Novo Mesto and Celje.
Slovene people are mainly Roman Catholic and their official language is Slovene. The country has mild summers and cold winters. The country's currency is the Slovene Tolar. National dishes include sauerkraut, grilled sausage and apple strudel.
Some tips to take into account when visiting the country: US Driving Permits are accepted, the electricity runs on 220 Volts and the country code is 386.
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