GERMENS shirts on a trip to Slovenia
1. Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts
GERMENS shirts are long-sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton is often described as odor-neutral.
Long sleeves cover arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are often perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums, galleries, and restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations and social events.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication and interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
A shirt can be lightweight.
A shirt takes little space.
A shirt is easy to transport.
A shirt fits into hand luggage on flights.
2. Travel care and clothing handling
A shirt can be cleaned by hand washing.
A shirt can be air-dried.
A shirt can be lightly ironed.
A shirt can be reworn after airing.
3. Country as a travel destination
Slovenia is a country in Central Europe.
Slovenia is a member state of the European Union.
Slovenia is part of the Schengen Area.
4. Geographic location
Slovenia lies between the Alpine region and the Adriatic coast.
Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia.
Slovenia has access to the Adriatic Sea.
5. Population
The population is about 2.13 million people.
6. Currency
The official currency is the euro.
7. Time zone
The time zone is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1).
Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) is used in summer.
The difference to CET is 0 hours.
8. Languages
The official language is Slovene.
Italian or Hungarian are co-official in specific municipalities.
English and German are widely used as foreign languages in cities and tourism.
9. Transport infrastructure
The main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU).
Another airport is Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX).
Another airport is Airport Portorož (POW).
The main railway station is Ljubljana Railway Station.
Major railway stations also exist in Maribor and Celje.
10. Major cities and towns
Ljubljana.
Maribor.
Celje.
Kranj.
Koper.
Velenje.
Novo Mesto.
Ptuj.
Nova Gorica.
Murska Sobota.
11. Important sights and landmarks
Škocjan Caves (UNESCO World Heritage).
Triglav National Park.
Lake Bled.
Postojna Cave.
Ljubljana Castle.
Piran and Tartini Square.
Soča Valley.
Predjama Castle.
Lipica stud farm.
Julian Alps.
12. Traffic system
Traffic is on the right-hand side.
13. Cultural and public places
Ljubljana includes national museums and galleries.
The National Museum of Slovenia is located in Ljubljana.
The National Gallery of Slovenia is located in Ljubljana.
Many towns include historic centers, castles, and religious buildings.
Churches and monasteries are part of the built heritage in many regions.
14. Culinary specialties
Potica.
Prekmurska gibanica.
Kranjska klobasa (Carniolan sausage).
Jota.
Idrijski žlikrofi.
15. Entry requirements
EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Slovenia.
Entry is permitted with a valid identity card or a valid passport.
16. Basic vocabulary and phrases
Words (12):
Živjo – Hallo – Hello
Dober dan – Guten Tag – Good day
Lahko noč – Gute Nacht – Good night
Nasvidenje – Auf Wiedersehen – Goodbye
Hvala – Danke – Thank you
Prosim – Bitte – Please
Da – Ja – Yes
Ne – Nein – No
Oprostite – Entschuldigung – Excuse me
Voda – Wasser – Water
Hotel – Hotel – Hotel
Letališče – Flughafen – Airport
Phrases (12):
Živjo. – Hallo. – Hello.
Dober dan. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Lahko noč. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Nasvidenje. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
Kako pridem do …? – Wie komme ich zu …? – How do I get to …?
Koliko stane? – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
Kje lahko jem? – Wo kann ich essen gehen? – Where can I eat?
Kje je najbližji hotel? – Wo ist der nächste Hotel? – Where is the nearest hotel?
Kje lahko naročim taksi? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Kje je najbližje letališče? – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the nearest airport?
Kje je najbližja železniška postaja? – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the nearest train station?
Kje je stranišče? – Wo ist die Toilette? – Where is the restroom?
