Diving

DIVING SLOVENIA PRACTICALITIES




PRACTICALITIES


Currency

Euro (EUR)


Official languages

Slovenian


Time

GMT + 1


Calling code

+386


Area codes

Ljubljana: 1, Novo Mesto: 7, Koper: 5


Internet TLD

.si


Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Friday from 8am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.


National holidays

New Year’s Day January 1
Preseren Day February 8
Easter movable feast
Resistance Day April 27
Labour Days May 1 & 2
Pentecost movable feast
National Day June 25
Assumption August 15
Slovenian Union Day August 17
Restoration Day September 15
Reformation Day October 31
All Saint’s Day November 1
Rudolph Maister Day November 23
Christmas December 25
Independence Day December 26


National dish

dunajski zrezek – Viennese breaded cutlet
golaž – goulash
paprikaš – meat stew with vegetables
kokošja or goveja juha z rezanci – chicken broth
zavitek – strudel
gibanica – rolled or layered pastry with raisins, cottage cheese, poppy seeds, nuts and apples


Electricity

Slovenia’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Slovenia(for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.


Useful numbers

Ambulance: 112
Fire Brigade: 112
Police: 113