Slovenia Bandiera della Slovenia

Cartina geografica della Slovenia

 General informations

Country Name

Republic of Slovenia

Continent

Europe

Surface area

20,273

Capital

Ljubljana

Population

2,107,126

Language

Slovenian

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time zone

The same as Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00386

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Tick-borne encephalitis

This viral disease is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. Vaccination is recommended when staying in areas with a higher risk of infection. The risk decreases in the winter months.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.

Insect bites and stings

Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, Leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus are present in Southern Europe. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Slovenia is located in Central Europe, bordering Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the south and southeast, and Italy to the west. For a short stretch in the southwest, the country overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The territory is predominantly mountainous, while further inland towards the east the landscape alternates between undulating hills and plains. The mountainous areas are the final remnants of the Alps and reach their highest point at 2800 m.

This makes the climate predominantly alpine, with very cold winters and extensive snowfall in the highlands. Whereas, along the coast and in the eastern region, the climate is warmer and milder.

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