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Slovenija

Slovenija

7.9
A central European country with mountains that became independent from Yugoslavia in 1991
  • proper noun
translation icon : Eslovenia
  • The capital city of Slovenija is Ljubljana, famous for its charming architecture.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Slovenija to experience its stunning natural landscapes.

  • Vinko Lavtizar, Slovenija

    Academic text (2008)

  • Vinko Lavtizar, Slovenija

Synonyms

Slovenia
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A country in central Europe known for its mountains, lakes, and old towns

is the native Slovene name for that country
Republic of Slovenia
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A country in central Europe that borders Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia and became independent in 1991

is the native Slovene name rather than the formal official title

Surface Forms

Slovenija main

Etymology

Slovenija is the Slovene name for the country and comes from the name of the people, Sloveni, plus the country ending -ija which means 'land', like in Austria. So Slovenija literally means 'land of the Sloveni', which is why it is the native name for Slovenia.