Discover Slovenia: 7 Must-See Sights and Facts

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which river valley is known for its emerald green water?

  • Logarska valley
  • The Soča river valley (correct)
  • Velika planina (big pasture plateau)
  • Bled

Which city is the capital of Slovenia?

  • Bled
  • Postojna
  • Ljubljana (correct)
  • Piran

Which European geographic unit does Slovenia not border?

  • the Pannonian plain
  • the Maditerranean region (correct)
  • the Dinaric mountain range
  • the Alps

What is the oldest type of wine in the world found in Slovenia?

<p>vitis vinifera (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in Slovenia is known for its karst plateau?

<p>Mediterranean region (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Slovenians live in cities?

<p>50% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river in Slovenia is the longest?

<p>Sava (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Slovenia a water-rich country?

<p>High self-cleaning capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major European geographic units that meet in Slovenia?

<p>The Alps and the Dinaric mountain range (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of water does Slovenia not have?

<p>Desalination water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant type of rock in about half of Slovenia's territory?

<p>Limestone and dolomite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river in Slovenia disappears seven times and reappears eight times due to being a karst river?

<p>Ljubljanica (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the longest karst cave system in Slovenia, with 5.3 km open to the public and 2260 m accessible by train?

<p>Postojna Cave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cave in Slovenia is preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

<p>Škocjan Cave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy uses caves to treat respiratory diseases and allergies?

<p>Speleotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which animal, also known as Proteus, can be found in Slovenian caves?

<p>Olm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common male and female names in Slovenia?

<p>Marija and Franc (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river in Slovenia has its source in Austria?

<p>Mura (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of air masses bring the most precipitation to Slovenia?

<p>&quot;Westerlies&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do most tourists visit in Slovenia to see the karst phenomena?

<p>&quot;Postojna Cave&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser