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BAO Slovenia Board Prep Flashcards

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European Command (EUCOM) Theater Priorities

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Integrated Country Strategy

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  1. 1-1.3
  2. 1-2.3
  3. 1-3.3
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ODC Lines of Cooperation

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CONG Lines of Effort

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US primary objective is Access:

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Ships, planes, rail roads, airfields, highways, etc.

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Port of Koper

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Strategic importance for access via sea, only port in this part of Europe not controlled/influenced by CH.
very well positioned, we could land a bunch of ships if needed.

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Rail lines under expansion currently

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LOG support

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Airbase lone enough for large planes

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LOG support

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Puchek Range

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173rd Airborne out of Italy and US AF Europe training (dropping bombs, JTAC training)

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BAO Slovenia provides what for CONG? EUCOM?

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Provides Key touch points for SPP (AD rotates often)
The face of CONG, ARMY, EUCOM at times
Excellent Joint opportunity
*Works with MOD and Senior Slovenian leaders of SAF to ensure LOEs and LOCs are aligned and make sense for all parties
* presence at EUCOM conferences
COARNG owns the relationships between people but the BAO works for EUCOM

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Who does the SPP fall under at EUCOM?

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DJ58 (1Star) Guardsmen

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Key attributes for success in this role:

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  1. Work with little to no oversight
  2. Get through/around/over hurdles to meet success
  3. Develop and maintain relationships with: SAF, MOD, EUCOM, CONG Leadership, NGB and surrounding country BAOs.
  4. Socialize with Slovenians as appropriate
  5. Aware, self-starter, good communicator, professional, competent and motivated.
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Ambassador Blancherd, Lynda Notes:

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1st Political appointee to Slovenia
from Alabama
Business Executive and international humanitarian as well as successful real estate involvement.
Skilled leader, strategic manager
Her partner is good friends w/ Trumps
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Defense Attache Notes:

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LTC Ben Shayhay - Representing the US in Slovenia
- the defense forces represented in Slovenia are the Army, AF, Navy, Marine Corp, the NG and sometimes the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine

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ADC/SPP coordinator benefits of prior position:

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Understand the 'game'
Attend ESIC planning conferences
understand partnership
understand LOEs, the people, the job
Know everyone
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Be aware of the following:

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Don’t go rogue due to distance and remember you will return to the CONG - they sent you there. Ensure you keep those ties strong and open.

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ODC

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located in Ljubljana - BAO office is here in ODC on outskirts
works in the MOD building

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ODC - Office of Defense Cooperation

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  • an agency of the US Embassy and the Dept. of State
    located in Ljubljana - w/in the MOD, BAO office is here
    Mission: to execute various Security Cooperation programs aimed at strengthening coalitions, improving bilateral military relationships and increasing interoperability with US forces via three broad activities:
    1. Equipping
    2. Training
    3. Exchanging Information
  • more details on SC Programs card
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FMS notes:

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ODC has working MAJ/LTC on FMS and 3- Slovenians work with him.

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FMS notes:

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ODC has working MAJ/LTC on FMS and 3- Slovenians work with him. Jan Pintar is good contact

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Key Personnel: Jan Pintar: Assistant BAO at ODC Slovenia

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has been in/around the BAO Slovenia program, embassy, ODC for the past 10-15 years; key contact and knows the ins/outs of it all.

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Population Notes:

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Older population that was around during communist times.
voting is strong on pensions.
Economy is better off than most other countries of old Yugoslavia; but still haven’t gotten to 2% GDP.

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Parliamentary Procedures Notes:

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President is CDR in Cheif of Armed Forces but doesnt have Executive privileges like the Prime Minister (sort of like the Speaker of the House).

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Current restructuring of CHOD, MOD and Staff

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changed everything of ‘who’s who in the zoo’
set up differently people/posititions
internal political factions (somewhat like Tech Force)

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Culture Notes:

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Genuinely nice, hospitable

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Government Setup

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Executive Branch:
Chief of State: President Borut Pahor
Head of Government: Prime Minister Janez Jansa
Cabinet: council of member nominated by PM, elected by the National Assembly

Legislative Branch:
Bicameral Parliament consists of National Council (40 seats, members indirectly elected by electoral college to serve 5 yr terms)
Primarily an advisory body with limited legislative powers
-National Assembly - (90 seats; 88 members directly elected in single seat… 4 yr terms)

Next election in 2022; last in 2017

Judicial Branch:
-Supreme Court -Court President and 37 Judges
Consitutional Court - Court President and 7 Judges

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What are the other 3 Joint Billets in Slovenia?

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  1. ODC Chief (MAJ)
  2. ODC Deputy (BAO) MAJ
  3. SDO/DAT (LTC) - very important/crucial position (usually a General but Slovenia is so small) Is Ambassadors speaker/right hand man for all things military.
  4. ENL (E7/E8)
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Culture Notes:

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Genuinely nice, hospitable
national Symbols: Mt. Triglav
National Colors: White, blue, red (flag colors top to bottom)

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ODC EUCOM vs CENTCOM

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ODC in EUCOM (Office of Defense Cooperation)

MAP in CENTCOM (Military Assistance Program)

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BAO Duties (SPP / ODC)

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25% SPP
75% political, military and work for EUCOM DJ3/5 on T10 orders (“jack of all trades” assigned)
- 1 foot in DoD (a piece of the Dept. of State Portfolio) and 1 foot in Dept of State world (everything political side or with the Embassy runs foreign policy approach)
* BAO is Dept. of State Diplomat (US) and DoD Employee
primary role: to coordinate events/plan events to further the SA/SC goals of EUCOM CDR/Dept. of State and how can we support with CONG Guardsmen?

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SES, Dignitaries, Senior Leaders Protocol:

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Always ensure US and Slovenia Protocol offices have seen, vetted, agree with, or facilitated corrections to events IRT DVs (both nations).
-sync with protocol of both nations to ensure the right optics and intent are being met.

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Slovenian Protocol POC

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Thomas (“Tomaj”)

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Defense Security Cooperation Force (DSCF)

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very important and applicable training;

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CFR (Concept Funding Request)

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1 program for all EUCOM uses, BAO builds event in it (dates, participants by position, funds requested via EUCOM $$)

The program of record is CFR
EVENT CONCEPT SHEETS are built out in CFR

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“G-TISSMISS” - Global Theather Security Cooperations Information Management System

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  • NGB reporting tool that captures events, proof they are occurring and is a historical archive to utilize for similar future events.
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Adriatic 5 “A5”

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Slovenia
Albania
Bosnia
Croatia

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“Access Basing”

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air basing, sea ports, railroads, highways airfields are we not currenlty at that we could mobilize to within a short time frame IOT resond/deter aggression?

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State Dept. Information

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-Slovenia contributes troops to every NATO mission
-Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
- Independence day, 25 June (1991)
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What type of logistics support is provided for SPP events? EUCOM events?

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  • BAO is to assist in connecting the AOs with the Slovenian counterparts, ensuring communication is open, occurring and guide it to remain within the overall intent of the EUCOM/Slovenian goals and guidelines.
  • Assist with any facilitating requests to support SPP engagements as needed by AOs/Slovenian counter parts.
  • be present at all CONG events, and determine level of continued presence based on level of event - TAG suite vs. no TAG suite; to trouble shoot on the spot, ensure smooth execution of event.
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Tell us about yourself:

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  • Originally from OR, family still there
  • Graduated from U of O with B.A. Political Science
  • Commissioned from U of O ROTC into ORARNG
  • 88M as an E3, then flight school as 1LT
  • Met husband at flight school
  • deployed to KU in 2012 with ORARNG
  • TOD Tour at NNC 2013-2015 in J723
  • IST to COARNG in 2014
  • Deployed to IZ in 2015 with COARNG; married
  • Entered AGR program in 2016 as BNS4
  • Had HHC Command, now UH72 Commander
  • 2018 - current SAAO AGR Operations Officer, PM/BA
  • 3 kids (16, 3 and 1)
  • I’m passionate about the jobs i hold and take a lot of pride in my work
  • looking for broadening experience outside of AV and have am excited for the opportunity this position presents, not only as a Joint billet, but also as a life experience.
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What does the BAO Slovenia do?

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  • is selected by this group (CONG) to represent and work SPP engagements between CONG and Slovenia (about 25% of the workload)
  • is the Deputy ODC Chief and works in the MOD building in Ljubljana
  • SPP - connect, facilitate and assist AOs and Slovenian counterparts with events/engagements while ensuring they remain inline with the EUCOM/Slovenian guidelines and goals.
  • Creates Event Concept Sheets in CFR as the system of record as well as GTISSMISS for NGB.
  • is a Dept. of State Diplomat and DoD Employee
  • works on T10 for EUCOM and 75% of the job is consumed by EUCOM roles/responsibilities and taskings
  • Is a Joint billet, 1 of 4 in the country of Slovenia
  • works with Army, AF and Navy partners to facilitate exercise assets available, as well as how the CONG can fit into these.
  • Maintains relationships with EUCOM, ODC, MOD, CONG, NGB and surrounding country BAOs.
  • provides a presence and supports conferences planning, social events, engagements, etc. as appropriate.
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Adriatic 5 “A5” : Western Balkan Countries:
(Part of a vision to integrate the entire region into NATO alliance, following fullfillment of all the required conditions. the USA and other strategic partners offered important support to promote new form of cooperations among countries.) Results: Joint Medical Team, Joint Exercises, support in Afghanistan, engagement in resolute support mission afghanistan; annual cooperation requirements for countries.)

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Members:
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
North Macedonia
United States
Montenegro

Observers:
Serbia
Kosovo

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Tell us about yourself:

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  • Originally from OR, family still there
  • Graduated from U of O with B.A. Political Science
  • Commissioned from U of O ROTC into ORARNG
  • 88M as an E3, then flight school as 1LT
  • Met husband at flight school
  • deployed to KU in 2012 with ORARNG
  • TOD Tour at NNC 2013-2015 in J723
  • IST to COARNG in 2014
  • M.A. in Emer. and Disaster Relief MNGMT 2015
  • Deployed to IZ in 2015 with COARNG; married
  • Entered AGR program in 2016 as BNS4
  • Had HHC Command, now UH72 Commander
  • 2018 - current SAAO AGR Operations Officer, PM/BA
  • 3 kids (16, 3 and 1)
  • I’m passionate about the jobs i hold and take a lot of pride in my work
  • looking for broadening experience outside of AV and have am excited for the opportunity this position presents, not only as a Joint billet, but also as a life experience.
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What does the BAO Slovenia do?

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  • is selected by this group (CONG) to represent and work SPP engagements between CONG and Slovenia (about 25% of the workload)
  • is the Deputy ODC Chief and works in the MOD building in Ljubljana
  • SPP - connect, facilitate and assist AOs and Slovenian counterparts with events/engagements while ensuring they remain inline with the EUCOM/Slovenian guidelines and goals.
  • Creates Event Concept Sheets in CFR as the system of record as well as GTISSMISS for NGB.
  • is a Dept. of State Diplomat and DoD Employee
  • works on T10 for EUCOM and 75% of the job is consumed by EUCOM roles/responsibilities and taskings
  • Is a Joint billet, 1 of 4 in the country of Slovenia
  • works with Army, AF and Navy partners to facilitate exercise assets available, as well as how the CONG can fit into these.
  • Maintains relationships with EUCOM, ODC, MOD, CONG, NGB and surrounding country BAOs.
  • provides a presence and supports conferences planning, social events, engagements, etc. as appropriate.
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Security Cooperation Programs Details: Equipping

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  1. Equipping
    - Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
    - Foreign Militaty Financing (FMF)
    - Defense Cooperation in Armaments (DCA)
    - Acquisition & Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA)
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Security Cooperation Program Details: Trianing

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  1. Training
    - International Military Education and Training (IMET)
    - Counter Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP)
    - Counter Narco Terrorism (CNT) Program
    - US Service Academies
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Security Cooperation Program Details: Information Exchange

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  1. Information Exchange
    - Marchall Center
    - Military to Military Contact Program
    - State Partnership Program (SPP)
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Ministry of Defense (MOD)

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Formed 1990: Currently Matej Tonin (13 MAR 2020)
Appointed by Prime Minister and approved by National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia

Performs administrative and professional functions for the defense system and the system of protection against natural and other disasters.

  • the functions relate to the national defense plan and to the development , organization, equipping, functioning and management of the Slovenian Armed Forces. (SAF)
  • functions also include civil defense preparations, duties related to administration communications and cryptographic protection within the defense system, military education , organization and performance of operations for the protection against natural an other disasters, and functions related to the rights and obligations of citizens with respect to defense, civil protection and disaster relief.
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Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF)

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constitutes the defense forces of the Republic of Slovenia

  • functions: provision of readiness for military defense of the State
  • the fulfillment of obligations assumed by Slovenia in international organizations and through international treaties
  • participation in protection, rescue and relief operations during natural and other disasters
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Organizational units of the MOD

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Minister's Office
Defense Policy Directorate
Defense Affairs Directorate
Logistics Directorate
Slovene Intelligence and Security Agency
Secretariat of the Secretary-General
Protocol Service
Internal Audit Service
Strategic Communication Service
Service for the Investigation of Aircraft Accidents and Military Aircraft Incidents
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Bodies within the MOD

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General Staff of the SAF
Amin of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Releif
Inspectorate of the RoS for Protection against Natural and other Disasters
Defense Inspectorate of the RoS

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Slovenian Prime Minister (President) Notes: Janez Jansa (as of 13MAR2020)

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Officially the President of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

Head of the Government
9 since country gained parliamentary democracy in 1989 and independence in 1991.
Constitution of Slovenia

Member of:
European Council
European Summit
National Security Council
North Atlantic Council (NATO)

No term limit: serves at the pleasure of the National Assembly. after election, resignation, removal from office or impeachment, the officeholder remains in office and leads a caretaker GOV until a new GOV is elected.

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Economy Notes:

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Euro is currency
Developed Country
GDP by Sector: Services (65%)/ Industry (32%) / Agriculture (1.8%)
Export Goods: manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, chemicals and food
Main Export Partners: Germany, Italy, Croatia, Austria, France
Highly educated workforcs, well-developed infrastructure and situation at a major transport crossroad

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membership of:

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World Trade Organization
CEFTA
European Union
European Exchange Rate Mechanism
Southeaster European Cooperation Initiative (SECI)
Central European Intiative
Royaumont Process
Black Sea Economic council
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Geography

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-situated in Central Europe
-about 20,000KM2 (half size of Switzerland)
-borders with Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary
- stretches across the Alps, the Dinaric Alps and Pannonian Plain to the Mediterranean
-forest covers about 60% of country
- there are grasslands, fields, gardens, orchards, vinyards
-about 11% of country is protected land (44 protected areas for parks)
-7000 registered Karst caves
- Main Cities:
Ljubljiana (290K) -MOD/ODC/Embassy
Maribor (110K)
Kranj (56K)
Koper (51K) - port of Koper
Celje (49K)
-Coastline: Adriatic Sea (46KM)
-Climate - temperate with regional variations

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