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| Slovenia is a beautiful country in Central Europe that lies in the eastern Alp |
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| Slovenia may be the best-kept secret in Europe |
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| Just half the size of Switzerland, the country is often treated as fly over or drive throug territory by travelers heading to better known places in Croatia or Italy. |
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| Slovenia has been dubbed a lot of things since independence in 1991 - 'Europe in Miniature' |
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| 'The Sunny Side of the Alps', 'The Green Piece of Europe' - and, though they may sound like tourist-brochure blurbs, they're all true |
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| Tourist attractions include the famous caves at Postojna, with their decor of stalactites and stalagmites. |
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| Slovenian cuisine is strongly influenced by that of its neighbours. |
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| From Austria comes Strudel and Wiener Schnitzel . Italy has contributed risotto and ravioli and Hungary goulash. |
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| Its incredible mixture of climates brings warm Mediterranean breezes up to the foothills of the Alps, where it can even snow in summer. |
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| That's good news for anyone choosing Slovenia as a destination in its own right. It means fewer crowd even in the peak summer touring month fewer hassles, and in many ways a more authentic travel experience. |
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