HILL Country Report: SLOVENIA
26.02.2009 - The Republic of Slovenia lies at the heart of Europe, where the Alps face the Pannonian plains and the Mediterranean meets the mysterious Karst. Green is the dominant colour. Woods and forests cover more than half of the country. As a small, beautiful and picturesque country, Slovenia makes a great tourist destination.
Slovenia proclaimed its constitution in December 1991, and its constitutional system is a parliamentary democracy. Under the constitution, Slovenia is a democratic republic and a social state governed by law. Since 2004 Slovenia is a member of the EU and introduced the Euro in 2007.
> Economy
Slovenia continues to bring about its vision of a successful, internationally competitive, flexible and dynamic economy; the vision of a country that despite its small size holds a surprising number of Slovenian trademarks that are renowned all over the world. Read more >>
The country's capital is geographically located within a one-hour drive of 450 million consumers in Europe. This makes it very central for foreign investment to serve the emerging markets on the Balkans at reasonable over-all business costs. Read more >>
> Labour Market, Education and Personnel
Slovenia pulls much of its strength from its well-educated and internationally savvy workforce. 89% of population can communicate in at least one foreign language. In 2008 average monthly gross earnings increased by 8.8% over 2007. A person in paid employment earned on average EUR 1.368,76 per month. Read more >>
HILL International Slovenia was founded in 1993 as the first international recruitment company in the market. Ever since the company has been consolidating strong market position. Read more >>
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