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The History and Legend of The Dragon Symbol of Ljubjana

For people coming to Slovenia, one of the most prominent icons you’ll see is the dragon symbol of Ljubljana. The Ljubljana dragon is the most recognizable citizen of the city, but what significance does it have? Ljubljana’s Dragon receives regard as the symbol and protector of Ljubljana. It is visible […]

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Where Do Slovenians Expatriates Live Around the World?

Immigration and emigration are inevitable parts of every nation. Moreover, this is inevitable part of the life of human beings. Nature created us with a desire to discover new lands, territories, and spaces. That’s why children move from parents to their own houses as well as expats move from their […]

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Is Slovenia Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly?

During the last decade in Europe, a substantial vegetarian boom was noticed: nowadays, between 5 and 10% of Europeans are vegetarians. However, those constantly growing numbers do not assure them of being welcomed in every country. Being vegetarian or vegan can even prevent you from visiting some destinations, especially in […]

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Ljubljana Je Bulana: Pankrti, Slovene Punk Rock

Music is highly important in human society. It shares emotions as well as ideas. One of such ideas became punk rock. In the hardest times of Slovenian as well as Yugoslavian history, music played a great role in defining people’s conscious thoughts. It had been promoting ideas of freedom and […]

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How Many (and which) Ethnic Groups Live in Slovenia?

Slovenia is one of the smallest countries of the European Union, with only 2.095 million inhabitants living in about 20 kilometers square. However, it is a cosmopolitan country that has always been influenced by its neighbors, their diverse languages, and above all, by the three supranational formations that Slovenia was […]