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{{infobox Country|in = Southern Europe|map = <map lat='46.1' lng='15' zoom='7' view='0' country='Slovenia'/>|language = Slovenian|capital = [[Ljubljana]]|pop = 2,089,310|currency = Euro (€)|hitch = <good>|neighbour = [[Austria]], [[Croatia]], [[Hungary]], [[Italy]]}} __TOC__'''Slovenia''' is a country in '''Central Europe''' according to wikipedia, alternatively part of [[Southern Europe]]. It is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. Hitchhiking used to be more common here in the past, but today people seem to be more afraid of hitchhikers. But still, it is quite popularstill very doable and safe. From the capital, [[Ljubljana]], it is possible Drivers are happy to easily hitchhike to the north see a hitchhiker and will tell you stories about hitchhiking when they were young. People in Slovenia usually speak English ([[Maribor]], [[Austria]]), to at least the east ([[Croatia]], [[Zagreb]]basics) but German and to Italian(on the South (Postojna, [[Italy]]cost). It is the best to use highways entrances, and to hold a sign marking your destination. Hitchhiking in the rural areas is even easier, and a ride can be found even also come in the smallest roadshandy.
== Border Crossings ==
Of course, you can always use Flixbus or any other bus line too.
'''Border towns/ villages that might help:''' AUSTRIA (Jesenice, Kranjska gora, Dravograd, Slovenj Gradec, Maribor), CROATIA (Brežice, Krško, Dobova, Piran, Črnomelj, Ptuj), HUNGARY (Murska Sobota, Lendava, Hodoš) and ITALY (Nova Gorica, Sežana, Koper, Bovec, Vipava)
Crossing from Slovenia to Austria :
Border crossing is a very luxurious hitching spot, as the traffic slows down to about 10km/h (because of the pay toll for Karavanke tunnel, when the road is busy) so the whole highway sees you clearly. There is also plenty of space for drivers to pick you up.
== Useful information ==
As everywhere in Europe, it it not allowed and very dangerous to '''cross the highway''' in Slovenia. Also be careful about crossing the red lights in Slovenian cities, you'll get a 20-40€ fine, if you get caught.
'''Wildcamping''' in Slovenia is officially prohibited, but by my personal experience, that is not a big problem. As long as you don't make fires and follow basic ruls, people won't mind you. If you want to camp close the buildings on the private property, ask the locals. And don't try to put a tent up on the tall grass, since the farmers hate it to the bottom of their hearts. As long as nobody calls the police you're good. Couchsurfing, especially in Ljubljana, works fine as well.
'''Tips''' are not mandatory or expected in restaurants, but it is always nice to tip, if you're happy with the service. Slovenians often tip in bars.
There are 2 main words for "hi" in Slovenian. '''Živjo''' (Ž is pronouced /ˈʒeː/) is used in Ljubljana and surrondings, and '''Zdravo''' is dominant around Maribor. You can make a good impression making a difference between the two;)
== Links ==
[[trash:Slovenia|Slovenia at trashwiki]]
[[https://hitchwiki.org/en/Ljubljana]| Hitchwiki Ljubljana]]
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