Slovenia
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Slovenia is a country in Central Europe. The capital and largest city of Slovenia is Ljubljana.
A very long time ago, Illyrian and Celtic people lived in Slovenia. In the first century BC Slovenia was ruled by Rome. In the sixth century AD, Slavs lived there. Slovenia was ruled by Austria from 1335 until 1918. In 1918 it became a part of Yugoslavia. During World War II, Italy, Hungary and Germany took parts of the country but in 1945 it became part of Yugoslavia again.
In June 1991, following a 10-day war, Slovenia became an independent country.
Nowadays it is considered the most advanced country from Ex-Yugoslavia. It is also a member of the European Union.
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