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Language: The official language of Slovenia is Slovene. Italian and Hungarian are also spoken in some communities.
Currency: The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Banks offer the best exchange rates for cash and travelers cheques. Banking hours are 8am to 12.30pm, and 2pm to 6pm on weekdays, and from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays. Numerous bureaux de change are open outside banking hours throughout the country. ATMs are readily available in major cities. Credit cards are widely accepted by hotels, restaurants and shops.
Time: Local time is GMT
+1 (GMT +2 between March and October).
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50 Hz. Round pin attachment plugs and
Communications: The international dialing code for Slovenia is +386. City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Ljubljana. Public telephones are operated with tokens or magnetic cards, which are available from newsagents, post offices and tobacco kiosks. Two major mobile phone operators provide GSM 900/1800 coverage. Internet cafes are prolific in Ljubljana and the larger towns.
Duty Free: The following goods may be brought in to Slovenia duty-free by travelers from non-EU countries: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco or a proportional mix of these; 1 liter of spirits over 22% alcohol content or non-denaturated ethyl alcohol of 80% alcohol content and over, or 2 liters spirits, aperitifs or other alcoholic beverages with less than 22% alcohol content, or liqueur wines or sparkling wines, or a proportional mix of these and 2 liters of still wine; 250ml eau de toilette and 50g perfume; medicines for personal use and other goods such as gifts to the value of EUR175 for adults and EUR90 for children under 15 years. Prohibited items include meat and meat products.
Getting Around: Getting around by bus is relatively inexpensive and is the best way to get around for shorter distances. The well-organized, frequent services connect all major towns and cities. For longer journeys, travel by train is the most popular form of transport. Car rental is available from various major international car hire companies at reasonable rates, and hiring a car is a pleasant way to see the country, as roads are excellent, and the scenery picturesque.
Tourist OfficeSlovenian Tourist Board, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 560 8823 or www.slovenia-tourism.si
EmergencyEmergencies: 112.
Embassies
Slovenian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 667 5363.
Slovenian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7222 5700.
Slovenian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 565 5781/2.
Slovenian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6243 4830.
Slovenian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 670 5240.
United States Embassy, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 200 5500.
British Embassy, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 200 3910.
Canadian Embassy, Budapest, Hungary (also responsible for Slovenia): +36 (0)1 392 3360.
Australian Consulate, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 425 4252.
South African Embassy, Vienna, Austria (also responsible for Slovenia): +43 (0)1 320 6493.
Embassy of the Republic of Ireland, Ljubljana: +386 (0)1 300 8970.
New Zealand Embassy, Rome, Italy (also responsible for Slovenia): +39 (0)6 441 7171.
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