Slovenia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Slovenia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The National Assembly, the directly elected President, Slovenia's official languages and the euro.
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What is the name of the main chamber of Slovenia’s parliament?
The National Assembly (Državni zbor)
The National Assembly (Državni zbor) is Slovenia's main legislative body. The National Council is a smaller advisory body.
How many deputies sit in the National Assembly?
90
The National Assembly has 90 deputies, including one each for the Italian and Hungarian national communities.
How long is the term of office of the President of Slovenia?
Five years
The President is elected directly by citizens for five years and may serve at most two terms in a row.
Besides Slovene, which languages are official in areas where national communities live?
Italian and Hungarian
The Constitution makes Italian and Hungarian official languages in the municipalities where those national communities live.
In which year did Slovenia adopt the euro?
2007
Slovenia adopted the euro on 1 January 2007, the first of the 2004 EU entrants to do so.
History 5 questions
Life within Yugoslavia, the 1990 plebiscite, independence and the Ten-Day War of 1991, and joining the EU.
Before independence, Slovenia was a republic within which country?
Yugoslavia
Slovenia was one of the republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until it declared independence in 1991.
In which month and year did Slovenians vote for independence in a plebiscite?
December 1990
In the plebiscite of 23 December 1990 a large majority voted for an independent Slovenia.
On which date did Slovenia declare independence?
25 June 1991
Slovenia declared independence on 25 June 1991, now celebrated as Statehood Day.
What was the short conflict that followed Slovenia’s declaration of independence called?
The Ten-Day War
The Ten-Day War in late June and early July 1991 was fought between Slovenian forces and the Yugoslav People's Army.
In which year did Slovenia join the European Union?
2004
Slovenia joined the European Union on 1 May 2004, the same year it joined NATO.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Ljubljana, Triglav, Lake Bled, the Škocjan Caves and the anthem Zdravljica by France Prešeren.
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What is the capital of Slovenia?
Ljubljana
Ljubljana, on the Ljubljanica river, is Slovenia's capital and largest city.
What is the highest mountain in Slovenia?
Triglav
Triglav, at 2,864 metres in the Julian Alps, is Slovenia's highest peak and appears on the national coat of arms.
Which poem by France Prešeren provides the words of the national anthem?
Zdravljica (A Toast)
The seventh stanza of Prešeren's poem Zdravljica (A Toast) is Slovenia's national anthem.
Which Slovenian cave system is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Škocjan Caves
The Škocjan Caves, carved by the Reka river, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.
Which Alpine lake is famous for its small island with a church?
Lake Bled
Lake Bled has Slovenia's only natural island, topped by the Church of the Assumption, with a castle on the cliff above.
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