Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+1
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT +1
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +2
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT +1
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +2
Capital City: Ljubljana
Population: 2.05 million
Area: 20,273357,021 square km, 7,820 square miles.
Language(s): Slovene
Dialling Code: 386
Emergency: Police: 113. Fire & Ambulance: 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence (with photo) or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri (some banks close for lunch). Limited number of banks open on Sat, 0900-1200
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-2000 Mon-Fri, 0800-1500 Sat (some shops open Sun)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Independence Day
Business/Social Hints: Many executives speak a second language including English, German, Italian or French. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in many public places and buildings, and on public transport
Tipping: Around 10% for hotels, restaurants & for taxis
