What Are People From Slovenia Called?

Name: Slovenia
Address: Central Europe, Slovenia

Central Europe, Slovenia

Slovenia

People from Slovenia are called:

People from Slovenia are called Slovenian.

Demonym:

Slovenian

Pronunciation:

/sloʊˈviːniən/

About Slovenia

Capital city: Ljubljana.
EU member since 2004, Euro area and Schengen member since 2007.
Alpine country with access to the Adriatic Sea.
Known for Lake Bled, caves, and sustainable tourism.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,119,675 (2024 est.)
Country:: Slovenia
Region:: Central Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Slavic people called Slovenes, related to the word 'slovo' meaning 'word' or 'speech'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Austria

north of Slovenia

People are called:

Austrian

Italy

west of Slovenia

People are called:

Italian

Croatia

south of Slovenia

People are called:

Croatian

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,119,675 (2024 est.)
Country:: Slovenia
Region:: Central Europe

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