Slovenia was part of the former Yugoslavia until 1991 when it established independence after a 10-day war. Historical ties to Western Europe, a strong economy and a stable democracy have helped to establish Slovenia in the twenty-first century.
Slovenia has a strong Catholic tradition. Challenges to the Church’s role in society include widespread atheism and increasing suicide and abortion rates. Only a handful of the population attend evangelical churches.
- Region: Europe
- Capital: Ljubljiana
- Population: 2 million
- Area: 20,273 km2
- Religions: No religion 41.8%, Roman Catholic 37.7%, other Christian 6.6% (excludes Protestant/Orthodox), Muslim 4.5%
- Languages: Slovene (official), Hungarian, Italian