130+ Slovenia Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

Slovenia borders Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and Italy. It is undoubtedly one of the epic places to visit. Millions of travelers have explored the cave train ride with 24 kilometers of the unleashed underground passage, galleries, and halls. Indeed, it is a must-see stop-by in Slovenia.

While exploring Slovenia, tons of incredible geographical sights unfold effortlessly as you make unforgettable campervan memories. The mystical underground world has been on the top bucket list of most tourists and Slovenia’s national pride.

Slovenia Facts Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

Postojnska cave, also referred to as Queen of the underground world, and the caves of Skocjan are the grandest and most magnificent. The timeless Postojnska is the hugest with a series of 12 distinct caves, forming one of Europe’s top most visited attractions.

Slovenia takes pride in patenting a brand of unmatched white snow breed of horses. To be more precise, the old Lipica Horse farm in Slovenia breeds its unique white horses found nowhere else. Not only is the land enticing, but the people here are also warm-hearted. Traditionally, one greets their family and friends with three kisses on the cheeks.

Below is a series of trivia questions to test how well you know Slovenia.

1. What is the official name of the country?

Republika Slovenija

 

2. Kranj is the capital of which region?

Gorenjska

 

3. Which year was Novo Mesto founded?

1365

 

4. In 2002, Kranj had a population of?

51,225

 

5. Novo Mesto was previously called_____ after the Habsburg Archduke Rudolf IV of Austria?

Rudolfswerth (or in slovene Rudolfovo)

 

6. Which is the fourth largest city in Slovenia?

Kranj

 

7. Novo Mesto is called Neustadt in which language?

German

 

8. From 1981 to 1991, Velenje was called?

Titovo Velenje

 

9. How long was the independence war between Yugoslavia and Slovenia?

10 days

 

10. What is the capital of Slovenia?

Ljubljana

 

11. Velenje was called Titovo after which former president?

Tito of Yugoslavia.

 

12. Republika Slovenija was declared independent in which year?

1991

 

13. Where is the shoreline in the southwest of Slovenia?

On the Gulf of Venice

 

14. Republika Slovenija was declared independent in 1991 and was recognized in which year?

1992

 

15. What do Germans call the capital city of Slovenia?

Laibach

 

16. Slovenia does not have a coastline.

False

 

17. What does Novo Mesto mean?

New Town

 

18. What do Italians call the capital city of Slovenia?

Lubiana

 

19. How many people were killed in the war with Yugoslavia during independence?

67

 

20. How many Yugoslavian army were killed in the war with Yugoslavia during independence?

39

 

21. How many neighboring countries does Slovenia have?

4

 

22. What are the three main colors of the Slovenian flag?

White, blue and red

 

23. The two wavy lines on the flag represent what?

The rivers and sea

 

24. Name the four neighboring countries of Slovenia?

Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.

 

25. When was the Slovenian flag officially adopted?

On June 24, 1991

 

26. When did Slovakia adopt its new currency?

2007

 

27. Which is the highest peak near the top left corner on the Slovenian flag?

Triglav

 

28. Slovenia became a member of the EU in which year?

2004

 

29. Prior to the Euro, Slovenia used which currency?

Tolar

 

30. What is the currency of Slovenia?

Euro

 

31. Which river is in Dolenjska region?

Krka river

 

32. Zdravljica was adopted as the Slovenian anthem in which year?

1989

 

33. The Slovenian coat of arms shows mountains, stars (representing the important medieval ruling family of Selje) and wavy lines to represent rivers and the sea. On which of these bodies of water is the European country of Slovenia situated?

Adriatic Sea

 

34. What was Slovenia’s previous national anthem used by former Yugoslavian republics after 1945?

Hej Slowianie, Hej Slovani and Hej Sloveni  (all the same song in different Slavic languages)

 

35. Which coast city is known for medieval architecture, and is a popular tourist resort?

Piran

 

36. Dolenjska is called Lower Carniola in?

English

 

37. Hej Slowianie, Hej Slovani and Hej Sloveni ( all the same song in different Slavic languages) mean?

‘Hey, Slavs’. ‘Hey, Slavs’

 

38. What is the name of Slovenia’s national anthem?

Zdravljica

 

39. Dolenjska is called Unterkrain in?

German

 

40. What is Dolenjska?

A Slovenian region

 

41. The flute discovered in Divje Cave dates from the latest ice age, called?

Wurm glacial age in the Alpine region.

 

42. Where was the writer France Bevk (1890-1970) born?

Cerkno

 

43. The Divje Babe cave, near Cerkno, has had its praises sung as the site for the discovery of what is considered to be the world’s oldest example of which of these items?

 

44. The Slovenian city of Novo Mesto has been nicknamed _____because of the large number of sites that have been dug up in the area?

“City of Situlas”

 

45. Cerkno is a popular ski resort, as well as hosting a spring celebration called the ____which features carved wooden masks?

Laufarija Carnival

 

46. Which year did Slovenia become a member of the United Nations?

May 1992

 

47. What is Situla?

Bucket-shaped archeological artifact

 

48. Which is the birthplace of the Italian composer Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770), and which includes several monuments to him?

City of Piran

 

49. Novo Mesto is an important site for the discovery of how many situlae dating from the early Iron Age Hallstatt culture (roughly between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE)?

19

50. Where is the WTA Slovenian Open tennis tournament and a Festival of Slovenian Film held?

Portoroz

 

51. The Alps landscape is in which part of Slovenia?

North

 

52. The Pannonian Basin landscape is in which part of Slovenia?

East

 

53. The Mediterranean climatic region is in which part of Slovenia?

Along the coast

 

54. The Dinarides landscape is in which part of Slovenia?

South

 

55. Name one of the largest caves in the world along the River canyon?

Martel’s Chamber

 

56. What region of Slovenia gave its name to a type of landscape formed when limestone bedrock is dissolved in running water to form underground caves and sinkholes?

Karst Plateau

 

57. The Slovenian coat of arms includes a stylized three-peaked mountain, representing the country’s highest point. Which mountain is this?

Triglav

 

58. The Karst Plateau is found in the coastal part of Slovenia, although a portion extends north into which country?

Italy

 

59. ______ a UNESCO-listed site, has been a tourist attraction since at least 1819, when the first visitors’ book was established?

The Skocjan Caves

 

60. What is triglav called in Italian?

Tricorno

 

61. The Skocjan Caves lie along which river?

Reka river

 

62. Triglav is referred to as Terglau in which language?

German

 

63. How long does river Reka run underground?

34km

 

64. Triglav is part of which alps in the northwestern part of Slovenia?

Julian Alps

 

65. Across which villages does River Reka run underground?

Skocjan and Monfalcone

 

66. Which are the landscape types found in Slovenia?

Alps, Dinarides, Pannonian Basin, Mediterranean climate region

 

67. Triglav has three peaks that are generally considered to represent what?

They sky, the earth and the underworld.

 

68. Slovenia has how many major landscapes?

4

 

69. River Reka is known as ________ as it flows into Italy?

Timavo River

 

70. Slovenia is a country of geographic diversity. What geographic feature is to the east of Slovenia?

Himalayas

 

71. In “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, there is a famous tea party scene in which one of the attendees keeps falling asleep in a teacup. Which of these characters, who might well find a visit to Slovenia a risky business, was it?

Dormouse

 

72. Which country is located to the west of Slovenia?

Italy

 

73. When did Slovenia join the OECD?

2010

 

74. Which country borders Slovenia to the north?

Austria

 

75. Who published the first Slovene grammar?

Jernej Kopitar

 

76. Who is the current Prime Minister of Slovenia?

Marjan Šarec

 

77. Who was Slovenia’s prime minister in 2006?

Janez Jansa

 

78. Who was the first President of Slovenia after independence?

Milan Kučan

 

79. What animal is celebrated on the international day on 20th May thanks to Slovenia?

A bee

 

80. Triglav, the highest Slovenian mountain, measures?

2864 meters

 

81. The beautiful white horses used by the Spanish Riding School of Vienna are all members of a breed that was developed in Slovenia. Near which Slovenian town, which gave its name to the breed, was the original stud farm established by the Hapsburgs in the 16th century?

Lipica

 

82. Slovenia is one of the countries in Europe with the most forest area. What percentage of its surface area is covered by forests?

58%

 

83. What famous architect marked the appearance of modern day Ljubljana?

Joze Plecnik

 

84. Which other languages are considered semi-official in Slovenia?

Hungarian and Italian

 

85. To which noble animals is Lipica, an idyllic estate in the Karst, the home?

Horses

 

86. Which is the official language of Slovenia?

Slovene

 

87. Which “world’s oldest plant” grows in Maribor, Slovenia’s second largest city?

Grape vine

 

88. Slovenia has long been a cultural crossroads, with many languages being spoken at different times in its various regions. Which of the following is one of the predominant linguistic and cultural groups to be found there?

Slavic

 

89. Name one Slovenian basketball athlete?

Luca Doncic

 

90. Mount Triglav stands at the center of Triglav National Park, which covers an area of _________and features a number of scenic lakes and waterfalls.

838 sq km

 

91. Name the 3 most important caves in Slovenia?

Postojna cave, Snezna cave, cave pekel

 

92. How big is Slovenia (km2)?

24.354 km2

 

93. Next to which sea does Koper lie?

Adriatic sea

 

94. Name the countries bordering Slovenia?

Italy, Croatia, Austria, Hungary

 

95. Name 3 traditional Slovenian dishes?

Kranjska klobasa, potica, prekmurska gibanica

 

96. How many inhabitants are there in Slovenia?

2.1 million(2020)

 

97. What is the name of our only island?

Bled Island

 

98. Which are the colors of the Slovenian flag?

White, blue, red

 

99. Which is the longest river in Slovenia?

River Sava

100. Which symbols can be found on the Slovenian flag?

The sea, three stars, the mountain

 

101. Name 3 famous Slovene personalities?

Grega Zemlija, Zelijko Raznatovic, Samir Handanovic

 

102. Postojna cave is commonly referred to as?

Queen of the underground world

 

103. Who is Peter Prevc?

Best Slovenian Ski-jumper at the moment

 

104. How long is the Slovenian coastline?

43km

 

105. How old has Slovenia been an independent country?

23 years since 1991

 

106. What does the shape of Slovenia remind you of?

A chicken

 

107. What is the name of the Slovenian sports car company?

Tushek Supercars

 

108. Where is Slovenia located?

Southern east Europe of Austria

 

109. Which animal lives in Slovenia’s biggest cave- the Postojna cave?

Proteus( human fish)

 

110. What are these dumplings called “idrija zlikrofi”?

Spiced potatoes

 

111. What holiday is on June 25?

Slovenia day

 

112. What is a super important part of Slovenian culture?

Family

 

113. What do you remove when you come into a house?

Your shoes

 

114. What is the largest religion in Slovenia?

 

115. Name one tasty Slovenian treat?

Prekmurska gibanica

 

116. How many kisses on the cheek do you give friends/family members?

Prekmurska gibanica

 

117. The Slovenia state holiday  celebrated on June 25 is known as?

Dan drzavnosti

 

118. What kind of music do Slavs listen to?

Traditional folk music

 

119. In which peninsula does Slovenia lie?

Balkan Peninsula

 

120. What word means “no” in Slav?

‘Ne’

 

121. What are the current environmental issues in Slovenia?

Water and Air pollution

 

122. Hurricanes and tornadoes are natural hazards in Slovenia?

False

 

123. What are some of Slovenia’s natural resources?

Zinc, building stones, hydro power, and timber

 

124. What kind of climate does Slovenia have?

Ranges from Mediterranean to continental

 

125. What percentage of the population of Slovenia lives in towns or cities?

50%

 

126. How big is Slovenia?

A little smaller than New Jersey

 

127. Where is Slovenia located?

South Central Europe

 

128. Which of the following is not a Slovenian city? Kranj, Nove Zzamky, Velenje, Novo Mesto

Nove Zamky

 

129. What is a significant victory for the Slovenian Territorial Defense?

Siege of Ljubljana

 

130. The Ten-Day War was fought between Yugoslavia and ?

Slovenia

 

131. What was the name of the ceasefire that ended the Ten-Day War?

Brioni Accords

 

132. On which island were the Brioni Accords signed?

Croatian Brijuni Islands

 

133. Karst landscape is called ______ in Slovenia?

Kras

 

 

 

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