WHERE IS SLOVENIA?

Slovenia is a country situated in the heart of Central Europe, on the crossroads of nations. Slovenia is situated between Alps and the Adriatic and shares borders with Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia.

SLOVENIA IN BRIEF

Area 20.256 km2
Population 2 million
Capital Ljubljana (population 330 000)
Language Slovene
Religion Roman Catholic (82 %)
Political system multiparty parliamentary democracy
GDP (1996) 9.500 US$ per capita
Inflation 3,2 % per year

Detailed information about Slovenia and Ljubljana is also easily accessible on the following Internet address: http://www.slovenia-tourism.si

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Most foreigners need a valid passport for entry into Slovenia. If in doubt about the entry requirements, please consult the Conference Secretariat or the local Slovenian Embassy or Consulate. A letter of Invitation or some other document may be obtained from the Conference Secretariat upon request.

CURRENCY

The Slovene currency is SIT (Slovene Tolar). 1 EUR is approximately equivalent to 240 SIT. Unlimited amounts of foreign currency in cash, cheques etc. may be brought into the country and need not be declared on entry.

Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, the airport, and railway stations. Automatic exchange machines, providing a 24-hour service, are located outside the main bank in the city centre.

ELECTRICITY

Voltage: 220 V, 50 Hz. Sockets take 2 square-pin plugs. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 V need a voltage converter and plug adapter.

LOCAL TIME

European summer time.

CLIMATE

The Conference will take place in the Mediterranean region of Slovenia. In May the temperatures are expected to range from 18 degree Celsius during night up to 28 degree Celsius during the day. The temperature of the sea should be around 23 degree Celsius, warm enough for swimming.

CREDIT CARDS

All major credit cards, such as Mastercard-Eurocard, Visa, American Express etc., are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.

TAXI

A taxi service is available day and night.

SHOPPING

Opening hours from 09.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 20.00. Some shops are open continually from 09.00 to 19.00. Most shops are closed on Saturdays after 13.00 and on Sundays.

RESTAURANTS

There is a good choice of restaurants offering national and international dishes (from self-service to a la cart menu, pizzerias, snack bars and those catering for vegetarians) within the Bernardin hotels.

TRANSPORTATION BY CITY BUSES

Public bus services are frequent. Bus tokens may be bought at most newspaper kiosks.