Slovenia · City guides

Ljubljana

Ljubljana ("lee-oo-blee-AH-nuh") is the small but delightful capital of Slovenia. While the city's population had grown to 295,500 in 2020, the sights and amenities are concentrated in the charming old centre. It's full of artists, museums, and galleries, it's friendly and easy to reach, and it's a good base for exploring the rest of the country.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Slovene
Language
Slovene
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/F
Power plugs
Type C, F · 230 V
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Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Slovenia · Population: 284K · Calling code: +386

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