ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY TIME AWAY FROM WORK IMPROVE PERSONAL PERFORMANCE AND CORPORATE FIGURES
Those who argue that “small is beautiful” will find Slovenia to be a perfect showcase. Its natural beauties adorned by historical sights make it a prime tourist destination but its diversity makes it unique. As the relief changes, so do the climate, flora and fauna. From Ljubljana, Slovenia’s administrative, business, educational and cultural centre, capital, you can reach the ski slopes of the eastern Alps in winter and bathe in the Adriatic Sea in summer. There are a dozen of mineral water spas, as well as wellness centres. Sports and recreational facilities are many – from hiking to mountaineering, from hacking to dressage and show jumping equestrian centres. You can descend into one of 8,500 Karst caves or hover over the countryside hanging from a glider on in a hot air balloon, and treat yourself to Slovenian traditional dishes and local wines. Slovenia’s forest ecosystem is third largest in Europe covering 60% of its territory. The heavily forested range of the Julian Alps rises to 2,864 m (Mt. Triglav).
Born from a landscape of mountains and valleys, Slovenia has a vivid, living heritage that is woven into its culture. It dates back to ancient times, spanning almost three millennia. A contrast of rock-perched castles and caves housing Neolithic people and youthful dynamic energy, Slovenia is blessed with awe-inspiring landscapes and a short coastline with coves and beaches safe for sailing and surfing. It is a safe place to raise your family. Expatriates can choose from three international nursery schools, three international primary schools and one secondary school in Ljubljana. The bilingual municipalities at the Coast cater for the Italian minority.
Be sure to make Ljubljana a priority on your travel itinerary for the castle overlooking the cobbled streets adorned by 16th century façades, and baroque churches. It is home to the central regular repertory opera, ballet and concerts, as well as additional programmes featuring various classical and contemporary music theatre works. Slovenia boasts eleven professional repertoire theatres, two symphonic orchestras, as well as big band, film and theatre festivals, and other arts and cultural events.
Consumer price indices by COICOP/HICP by groups and subgroups
January-May 2008 average/average of the same months of the
previous year
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
113.3 |
Clothing and footwear |
105.3 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other |
110.5 |
Actual rents for housing |
106.4 |
Maintenance and repair of dwelling |
108.1 |
Materials for the maintenance and repair of the dwelling |
107.0 |
Services for the maintenance and repair of the dwelling |
109.0 |
Municipal services |
100.6 |
Water supply |
101.0 |
Refuse collection |
100.0 |
Sewerage collection |
100.0 |
Electricity, gas and other fuels |
115.3 |
Electricity |
107.2 |
Gas |
119.8 |
Furnishing, household equipment and maintenance |
105.0 |
Health |
100.3 |
Medical products and appliances |
98.1 |
Out-patient services |
102.6 |
Hospital services |
105.0 |
Transport |
102.6 |
Purchase of vehicles |
96.8 |
Transport services |
101.5 |
Passenger transport by railway |
102.8 |
Passenger transport by road |
99.6 |
Passenger transport by air |
109.5 |
Communication |
102.2 |
Postal services |
105.7 |
Telephone |
102.2 |
Recreation and culture |
104.7 |
Other recreational items and equipment, gardens and pets |
105.2 |
Newspapers, books and stationery |
104.7 |
Education |
105.2 |
Restaurants and hotels |
107.1 |
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Goods |
105.3 |
Services |
113.3 |
Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia