A relatively small European country, Slovenia lies in the heart of Europe. Once a part of Yugoslavia, Slovenia became an independent state in 1991, after a short ten-day battle.
Slovenia has a beautiful, and diverse geography, with a coast, mountains, lakes, forests, and picturesque valleys, as well as over 10,000 caves. The continental climate stands for warm and pleasant summer temperatures, and cold, snow-filled winters.
Slovenia is the ideal place for the outdoorsy expats who like to spend their downtime in nature. With around 60% of Slovenia covered in forest, nature is the heart of this country and its people. Slovenia was the first country in the world to be declared a Green Destination, and sustainable tourism and the environment, in general, is something Slovenians take great pride in.
Ljubljana, the capital city, was named the European Green Capital for 2016, and calls itself the 'city with the green soul'. It is, therefore, no surprise that Ljubljana is very cycle friendly, with bike paths and cycling tours on offer. Locals, expats, and tourists can be found wandering in the late night market on Friday, picnicking in parks on sunny afternoons, and in outdoor libraries.
As with most EU countries, the services and finance sectors are the most common industries, but jobs in agriculture are also to be found. Although they may be on the lower end of the pay scale, traditional trades such as fishing and forestry prevail. Also, there is a steady increase in the organic farming industry, which may just make Slovenia the ultimate in any expat's dream to live in an eco-friendly country.
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