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Summary

Slovenia, a former part of communist Yugoslavia, gained independence in 1991, and since then has successfully transitioned into a free market economy and a parliamentary republic. Slovenia has more western European practices than its other former Yugoslavia neighbors, and it is said to be one of the most successful newer European Union states.1 Slovenia has a thriving education system and health network, but its economy is struggling to grow to the size of other EU nations.2 1 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17846376
2 https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/si.html

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Slovenia Demographics

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Nationality
Slovenian
Population
1,992,690 (July 2013 est.)
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Environment
Family
Human Rights
Education
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Religion
Clean Water
Economy
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Health
Children
Animals

Environment

Over the past decade, the average annual temperatures in Slovenia have increased and the amount of precipitation has decreased. The Slovenian Environmental Agency is tasked with preserving natural resources, the environment, and creating sustainable development projects.1 Air, water, and soil have all been negatively impacted by harmful emissions caused by increased industrial and human activity.

Family

Slovenia has one of the highest rates of mother employment and the narrowest gender pay gap in the European Union. There is generous parental leave in order to support the reintegration of parents with young children into the labor market, and 72% of mothers with small children are employed.1 Families are generally small with an average of less than two children.2

Human Rights

Current human rights violations in Slovenia include discrimination against migrants, societal violence against women, discrimination against Roma people, discrimination against LGBT individuals, and human trafficking.1

Education

Slovenia has a nearly 100% primary school enrollment rate, and 86% of adults have completed upper secondary school. The literacy rate is 99%, and the average citizen will be in schooling for almost 19 years of their life.1

Poverty

Around 14% of the population lives below the poverty line in Slovenia.1

Religion

The largest religion in Slovenia is Christianity, accounting for 57% of the population. 2.4% of the population is Muslim and 2.3% are Orthodox.1

Clean Water

Slovenia has an abundance of clean water resources and is considered one of the most water-rich countries in Europe. On average, the amount of water per person is about four times the European average.1 Approximately 99% of the population has access to clean drinking water and 100% of the population has access to adequate sanitation infrastructures.2

Economy

Slovenia has consistently proven to have the strongest economy of all of the former Yugoslav states. Additionally, Slovenia has a very favorable geographical location between Western Europe and the Balkans, a highly educated workforce, and excellent infrastructure.1 However, their economic improvements are slow because of the delay of privatizations and an indebted banking sector. Institutional weaknesses and government corruption make it difficult for Slovenia to progress its economy further. The unemployment rate is near 10%, and their biggest industries are metals, lead smelting, electronics, and automobile manufacturing.2

Government

The former Socialist Republic of Slovenia changed into a parliamentary republic in 1991 with both a president and a prime minister. Slovenia's transition between the two governmental systems was bloodless and relatively smooth.1 Corruption is not as prevalent in Slovenia as it is in many of its Baltic neighbors, but bribes and broken contracts are still not unusual.2

Health

Slovenia has a policy of compulsory health insurance, and preventive care is available to everyone for free. One major health concern in Slovenia, however, is the high rate of alcohol consumption per person. There has been increased rates of alcohol abuse among adolescents, with children as young as 10 experimenting with alcohol. Additionally, one-third of all men in Slovenia are chronic drinkers, and binge drinking is growing in popularity.1 The life expectancy is 80.2

Children

In 2017, Slovenia was ranked as one the best places to raise children in the world because of its low rates of child marriage, premature deaths, child labor, and armed conflicts within the country.1

Animals

Deer, brown bears, lynx, and other small game animals are common. There are also many different species of fish living off the coast in the Adriatic sea.1
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