No doubt Slovenia's appeal lies in its alpine lakes and rivers which attract many vacationers all the year round let them be outdoor types who long for activities that pump their adreaneline or families with kids who want to relax within an unspoilt natural environment.
A nation boasting more than a 1000-year long history, a pioneer in many fields with groundbreaking achievements often attributed to others, the Slovenians still have to work on the issues big nations take for granted.
Officially, Slovenia is subdivided into 211 municipalities (eleven of which have the status of urban municipalities).
The municipalities are the only body of local autonomy in Slovenia.