Discover Slovenia: 7 Must-See Sights and Facts
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Slovenia is known for its karst plateau?

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

    What percentage of Slovenians live in cities?

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

    Which river in Slovenia is the longest?

    <p>Sava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Slovenia a water-rich country?

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

    What type of water does Slovenia not have?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Speleotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Olm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which river in Slovenia has its source in Austria?

    <p>Mura</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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