Key Facts

GDP (ppp) per CAPITA

$29,600 (2008 est.)

Inflation Rate

5.7% (2008 est.)

Population

2,005,692 (July 2009 est.)

Country Risk Ratings

A2

Ease of Doing Business

54/181

Global Competitiveness

42/134

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Slovenia : Introduction

The Slovene lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the latter's dissolution at the end of World War I. In 1918, the Slovenes joined the Serbs and Croats in forming a new multinational state, which was named Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, Slovenia became a republic of the renewed Yugoslavia, which though Communist, distanced itself from Moscow's rule. Dissatisfied with the exercise of power by the majority Serbs, the Slovenes succeeded in establishing their independence in 1991 after a short 10-day war. Historical ties to Western Europe, a strong economy, and a stable democracy have assisted in Slovenia's transformation to a modern state. Slovenia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

Slovenia: Bank of Slovenia

The Bank's primary task is to take care of the stability of the domestic currency and to ensure the liquidity of payments within the country and with foreign countries. The site provides links to banks in Slovenia, publications and statistics on the banking sector. Available in Slovenian and English.

Slovenia: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia

The Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia is the main producer and coordinator of carrying out programs of statistical surveys. It is also responsible for providing census information as well as a national statistical database. Most of the information is available in English and Slovenian, although certain parts are in Slovenian only.

Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (October 2009)