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| Capital city: |
Ljubljana |
| Surface area: |
20,000 sq km |
| Population: |
2 million |
| Official language(s): |
Slovene |
| Head of State: |
President HE Dr Danilo Türk |
| Head of Government: |
Prime Minister HE Mr Borut Pahor |
| Australian exports to Slovenia: |
A$15 million |
| Australian imports from Slovenia: |
A$56 million |
| Slovenia's principal export destinations: |
Germany, Italy, Croatia |
| Slovenia's principal import sources: |
Germany, Italy, Austria | (Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet) |
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Key economic indicators and statistics for 2008:
- GDP - US$57 billion
- GDP per capita - US$28,328
- Real GDP growth – 4.3 per cent
- Inflation – 4.7 per cent
Slovenia is among the most successful of the countries in transition from socialism to a market economy. Slovenia joined the European Union in May 2004.
(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet) |
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The main legislative body is the National Assembly, with 90 members directly elected for a four-year term. A National Council, elected for five years, with the power only to delay legislation, has 40 members, 22 representing local interests, 12 evenly divided between employers, employees and the self-employed, and six representing non-profit activities in areas such as education and culture.
The president proposes a prime minister to the National Assembly after consultation with parliamentary groups. Final power of appointment of the prime minister and the government rests with the National Assembly. The government is a four-party coalition of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), New Slovenia (NSi), the Slovenian People's Party (SLS) and the Democratic Party of Slovenian Pensioners (DeSUS)
Slovenia proclaimed its constitution in December 1991 and its constitutional system is parliamentary democracy.
The President of the Republic is elected for a maximum of two five-year terms by direct elections.
The National Assembly (Parliament) has legislative authority. Another legislative authority is The National Council, which performs an advisory role. Members are elected for a five-year term, there are 40 members.
The government consists of the Prime Minister and other ministers. The government and the ministers are independent within the framework of their jurisdiction, and responsible to the National Assembly.
The government consists of a coalition between the Liberal Democracy of Slovenia, United List of Social Democrats, Slovenian People's Party and the Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia.
Judicial power in Slovenia is implemented by courts with general responsibilities and specialised courts. |
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Trade relations and statistics
Australia and all former SFRY countries have established a succession of the treaties. Also, Slovenia and Australia have concluded the Agreement on Social Security.
Slovenia became a full member of the European Union (EU) as of 1 May 2004.
It is also a member of several trade alliances as follows:
Major Australian exports to Slovenia (2007-08):
- Aluminium ores and conc (including alumina) – A$10 million
- Medicaments (Including veterinary) – A$2 million
Major Australian imports from Slovenia (2007-08):
- Trailers and semi-trailers– A$6 million
- Rubber tyres, treads and tubes – A$5 million
- Household-type equipment – A$4 million
- Plastic plates, sheets and film – A$3 million
(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet) |
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