Want to learn more about Slovenia? Here are 7 interesting facts about Slovenia that you probably didn’t know before reading this article! To make it even more fun, I’m offering a challenge. How many of these curiosities about Slovenia did you already know before reading this article? Share your result in the comments section!
Solkan Bridge is the longest stone arch railway bridge in the world.
It was built between 1900 and 1906 and consists of 4,533 stone blocks stretching 220 metres.
Slovenia occupies less than 0.004% of the Earth's surface.
Despite the small size of the country, it has a lot to offer in terms of nature, culture and gastronomy. Even the biodiversity here is fantastic, accounting for 1% of all biodiversity on Earth. Definitely one of the many interesting facts about Slovenia.
Wine is part of everyday life
Did you know that for every 75 people there is a winery or vineyard? Slovenians love their wine. Not only is wine popular, but in Maribor you can also see the oldest vineyard in the world that still produces grapes. It is estimated that the vineyard is about 400 years old.
Bonfires will be lit on April 30
Sweden has a similar tradition known as Valborg or Walpurgis Night. In Slovenia, bonfires are lit across the country on April 30, just before May 1, International Workers' Day. The lighting of the bonfire used to be a social event, when the community came together and became one. Today, it is a symbol of workers' rights.
More than 500 brown bears live in the forests.
If you are an animal lover, you will be pleased to know that there are more than 500 brown bears roaming the Slovenian forests. But don't worry, these bears have a mostly vegetarian diet and rarely hunt, as there is plenty of food to gather.
There are more than 90,000 beekeepers in Slovenia.
With a total population of 2 million, it is quite interesting that about 90,000 Slovenians are engaged in beekeeping. Honey is certainly a delicacy here, so if you have the chance, try it and buy some for your family and friends.
There are more than 10,000 caves in Slovenia.
Do you want to live like a real caveman? Slovenia may be the best place to do it. There are over 10,000 caves to explore. The most famous cave is known as Postojna Cave, pictured below.
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