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Where Are the Most Important Carnivals in Slovenia?

Carnival Day is one of the most significant celebration events in Slovenia, with thousands of tourists coming to discover the country’s inheritance and the Slovenian way to party. You can enjoy an impressive number of carnivals if you make it to Slovenia between Carnival Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, 40 days […]

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How Many Dialects Do People Speak in Slovenia?

Slovenia is a country of culture with a rich and challenging language. However, did you know that Slovenians from different regions of the country can have a hard time understanding each other? This miscommunication is due to the significant number of dialects differing from traditional Slovene. Linguists themselves do not […]

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Do Dragons Really Live Inside the Slovenian Caves?

In Slovenia, there are many legends surrounding dragons, such as the legend of Jason and the Argonauts or the legend of St George. These legends led to the beliefs that actual dragons lived in Slovenia and, more specifically, in the numerous Slovenian caves. Dragons do not really live inside the […]

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How Does the School System Work in Slovenia?

In Slovenia, children enter schooling around the age of 6 and finish around 15 years old. Grades are formed with children born in the same year. One class is divided into two terms, and the whole of Education in three. The school system in Slovenia is free (yes, even University) […]

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Are Slovenian People Drunkards?

If you wish to come to spend some festive holidays in Slovenia, you may wonder if this is a great country to have fun and go out. Do not worry, the inhabitants of this small country in Central Europe sure enjoy alcohol. Slovenian people are hard drinkers compared to average, […]