Slovenia Geography Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, between Croatia and Italy Geographic coordinates: 46 00 N, 15 00 E Map references: Europe Area: total area: 20,256 sq km land area: 20,256 sq km comparative area: slightly larger than New Jersey Land boundaries: total: 1,207 km border countries: Austria 324 km, Croatia 546 km, Italy 235 km, Hungary 102 km Coastline: 46.6 km Maritime claims: NA International disputes: maritime border dispute with Croatia over direct access to the sea in the Adriatic; the border issue is currently under negotiation Climate: Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and valleys to the east Terrain: a short coastal strip on the Adriatic, an alpine mountain region adjacent to Italy, mixed mountain and valleys with numerous rivers to the east lowest point: Adriatic Sea m highest point: Triglav 2,864 m Natural resources: lignite coal, lead, zinc, mercury, uranium, silver Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: Sava River polluted with domestic and industrial waste; pollution of coastal waters with heavy metals and toxic chemicals; forest damage near Koper from air pollution (originating at metallurgical and chemical plants) and resulting acid rain | |
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