The Country

Geography:
The Republic of Slovenia is a small state in south-eastern Europe. It is situated in the north-western part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Austria to the north, Hungary to the north-east, Croatia to the south-east and Italy and the Adriatic Sea to the west. The country is mountainous, with fertile valleys and several rivers. Some 42% of the land is forested. It occupies a land area of 20,251 km2 and has a population of 1,974,839 inhabitants (according to the 1991 Census). The capital city is Ljubljana. Its population comprises 91% Slovenes, 3% Croats and 6% others.

National History:
Summary Narrative History

Key Dates:
6th Century		Slovenes begin to settle in their current territory.
8th Century		Slovene territory controlled by the Frankish empire of Charlemagne.
9th Century		Slovene territory controlled by Germany as part of the Holy Roman Empire.
late 13th Century		Most of Slovene territory falls under the control of the Austro-Hungarian Hapsburg Empire.
1526		Slovenia formally incorporated into the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
1809-1813		Slovenia is incorporated into the 'Illyrian Provinces' established by Emperor Napoleon of France.
1813		Control of Slovenia reverts to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
1848		Start of Slovenian struggle for political and national unification.
July 1914		The Austro-Hungarian Empire attacks Serbia, starting World War I.
October 1918		Austro-Hungarian Empire near collapse following major defeats in World War I.
29 October 1918		Proclamation of State Of Slovenians, Croats And Serbs.
1 December 1918		Slovenia is incorporated into the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
1918-1919		Armed confrontation with Austria over the border province of Carinthia.
1928		Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed Yugoslavia.
6 April 1941		Yugoslavia is invaded and occupied by the military forces of Germany and its allies.
29 November 1945		Federal Republic of Yugoslavia established, with Slovenia as one of the republics.
1947		Slovenia receives a section of former Italian Adriatic coastline.
April 1990		First non-Communist government elected in Slovenia.
23 December 1990		Slovenes vote in favour of independence.
25 June 1991		Slovenia declares independence from Yugoslavia.
27 June 1991		Yugoslav armed forces attack Slovenia in a bid to halt the secession by force.
December 1991		Slovenian independence recognised internationally.
22 May 1992		The Republic of Slovenia was admitted into the United Nations.
21 November 2002		The Republic of Slovenia was invited to join NATO. Full membership should be achieved in 2004.
2 April 2004		Slovenia becomes a full member of NATO.

Further National Information:
Yahoo Slovenia page
War, Peace & Security Slovenia Page
Slovenian Government page
Slovenian Tourism page

Civil Aircraft Registrations:
Upon independence in 1991, the registration prefix SL-xxx was unofficially adopted, eg: SL-HAA.
The formally allocated registration prefix 'S5-' has been used since 199?, eg: S5-AAD.

Military Air Arms:
Army Aviation (Air Force of the Slovenian Army)

Central Government Agencies:
Government (Slovenian Government Aviation)
Civil Police (Slovenian Police Aviation Unit)

Public Service Aviation:
To be added

Commercial Aviation:
Adria Airways

Private Aviation:
Aeronautical Association of Slovenia
Flycom - Commercial helicopter aviation

Aircraft Manufacturers:
Pipistrel - Slovenian UL Aircraft manufacturer

Airports, Airfields and Air Bases:
Civil Airports and Airfields-
Ljubljana Airport
Portoroz Airport
Military Air Bases and Airfields-
Military Air Bases Listing

Aviation Museums:
There are plans for a European Aviation Museum at Maribor Airport.

Aviation-Related Magazines:
Slovenian Aviation Magazines Guide

Aviation Bibliography:
Slovenia Aviation Bibliography

Web Links:
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