History Talk - Slovenia

Slovenias current national flag was adopted in 1991 following its independance from Jugoslavia. The original design however dates back to 1848. The Coat of arms of Republic of Slovenia bears the image of the highest peak of Mount Triglav, while the blue waves represent the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia's rivers.

Slovenia, is only a small country, just half the size of Switzerland but full of surprises with its natural habitats, beautiful wine regions, mountains and beaches. It has great Alps like the Julian, Karavanke, Kamnik and Dinaric Alps as well as almost unexplored underground habitats with a rich, diverse flora and fauna.

About half of its country is covered by well preserved forests with many birds' species like the Tawny Owl, the Long-eared Owl, and the Eagle Owl, hawks, the Short-toed Eagles and various others. To the indigenous group of horses belong the Karst Shepherd and the Lipizzan horse. Cave explorations have led to the discovery of a mountain-dwelling wildlife with many rare seen and endangered species.

Slovenia has a long history going back thousands of years. There is evidence of human habitation around 250,000 years ago. A flute was discovered above the Idrija valley, dating back from the Wurm glacial age when the area was inhabited by Neanderthals.

2010 is the year where Slovenia proudly celebrates an exceptional milestone, 430 year of its Lipica Stud Farm. The world-famous stud farm is one of the most outstanding as well as beautiful cultural and historical monuments in Slovenia. Another milestone is the 200th Anniversary of the Ljubljana Botanical Garden