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.
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.
For centuries Slovenian artists have made great contributions to the development of a versatile culture. In addition, the Romans, the Crusaders and the armies of Napoleon, Hitler, Suvorov, Austria and Turkey have left their imprints in Slovenia’s culture. Many medieval trade routes passed through the territory of Slovenia and the country was a conduit of many ideas of the Italian Renaissance.