Slovenia

Food Culture:  Slovenian food resembles the flavors of its Balkan neighbors. Stews made of various meats and a variety of sausages are the mainstays of the country's cuisine, with an accompanying emphasis on vegetarian dishes.  Bread,s pastries and other desserts round out the Slovenian diet. The country has numerous gastronomical regions which reflect the diversity of the country's various regions.

Main ingredients include pumpkin oil, sea salt, meats, some seafood, and dairy products. Popular dishes include Kransky Sausage, Sauerkraut and sour turnip, Wedding Bread, Prekmurian Layer Cake, and Cottage Cheese Struklji. Taste the Culture of Slovenia!

Slovenia is an Alpine-mountain state in southern Europe consisting mainly of Roman Catholic Slovenes. In 1918 Slovenia joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes—subsequently named Yugoslavia. Slovenia proclaimed its independence in June 1991, prompting a tenday conflict that brought defeat to the Serb-dominated Yugoslav Army. It is the most prosperous of the former Yugoslav republics, with the region’s highest standard of living. Its Western outlook and economic stability won Slovenia membership in both NATO and the EU in 2004.