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Republic of Slovenia

Republika Slovenija

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


Markings

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.

Aircraft Operators

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

Industry

Aircraft Manufacturers:
Pipistrel - Slovenian UL Aircraft manufacturer

Airfields

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

On Show

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

Media

Aviation-Related Magazines:
Slovenian Aviation Magazines Guide

Aviation Bibliography:
Slovenia Aviation Bibliography

Web Links:
World Trans Siberia
* With an Ultralight Plane around the World in 80 days.

Thanks to Matjaz Partlic for updating this information.

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First Created: 4 January 2002 - Last Revised: 18 September 2005
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