Country Profile

Situated in the central europe, slovenia borders italy from the western side, adriatic sea to the southwest. Craotia is situated on the southern & eastern side of slovenia whereas hungary and austria are on northeast and north directions respectively. Slovenia enjoys great reputation at the global front as the nation is the esteemed member of many international organizations like the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe. The president is the slovenia's head of state who is elected through voting system for the time period of 5 years. The prime minister and his cabinet or council of ministers heads the executive branch. The country is divided into 210 local municipalities and out of which 11 enjoys the urban status.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Slovenia is recognized as the developed nation with the high GDP and enjoying the more stability in comparison of other transitional economies of the central europe.
• The united kingdom is known as the 11th largest slovenia exporter.
• With the stable GDP, slovenia has been characterized as the 'safe' nation for trading.
• It has been known as one of the wealthiest country in the central europe.
• Service sector is the major GDP contributor followed by industry and agriculture.
• It is blessed with natural resources like lignite coal, lead, zinc, building stone.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Manufactured Goods, Machinery and Transport Equipment, Chemicals, Food

Main Destinations of Exports
Germany, Italy, Croatia, Austria, France, Russia

Major Import Items
Machinery and Transport Equipment, Manufactured Goods, Chemicals, Fuels and Lubricants, Food

Main Origins of Imports
Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Croatia

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Passport with minimum of six months of validity.
• Fully completed and signed visa application form.
• Letter from the applicant's company detailing the different information about the applicant.
• Onward/return ticket.

Business Hours

Offices:   Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 17:00
Banks:    Monday to Friday from 07:00 - 19:00

Public Holidays