The Slovenia physical map shows landform and geography of Slovenia. This geographical map of Slovenia will allow you to discover physical features of Slovenia in Southern Europe. The Slovenia physical map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Slovenia is situated in Central Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. The Alps — including the Julian Alps, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karavanke chain, as well as the Pohorje massif — dominate Northern Slovenia along its long border to Austria as you can see in Slovenia physical map. Slovenia Adriatic coastline stretches approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Italy to Croatia. Its part south of Sava river belongs to Balkan peninsula - Balkans. The term "Karst" originated in southwestern Slovenia Karst Plateau (Slovene: Kras), a limestone region of underground rivers, gorges, and caves, between Ljubljana and the Mediterranean. On the Pannonian plain to the East and Northeast, toward the Croatian and Hungarian borders, the physical landscape is essentially flat. However, the majority of Slovenian terrain is hilly or mountainous, with around 90% of the surface 200 meters or more above sea level.

The area of Julian Alps and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps is among the most beautiful parts of Slovenia, while Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj and Blejski Vintgar, the gorge of Radovna River, are very attractive as its shown in Slovenia physical map. The area of Julian Alps also includes the Valley of Soča River, which is the first Slovenian destination of excellence – EDEN. Another such destination is also the Solčava region in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. At the foothills of the green Pohorje, there is the second largest Slovenian city Maribor as well as three natural health resorts: Zreče, Dobrna and Topolšica. In the eastern Slovenia, there are also other natural health resorts that have developed at the thermal springs. In Radenci and Rogaška Slatina, there are springs of healing mineral water.

The Slovenian coast is short, but offers many beauties. In addition to the Strunjan Cliff, the highest flysch wall on the Adriatic, there are also the Sečovlje Salt Pans, a landscape park and a sanctuary for many birds, which are a major sight on the coast as its mentioned in Slovenia physical map. The karstic area encompasses the majority of southern Slovenia. Most karstic caves are located in the southwest. The Postojna Cave and Škocjan Caves are worth a visit. The Predjama Castle, which is built on a vertical wall, behind which there is an intricate cave system, represents an exceptional attraction. In the little town of Lipica, they have started breeding the noble white Lipizzaner horses more than 400 years ago. The Lipica Stud Farm is a welcoming tourist and recreational centre with a riding school.

Slovenia topographic map shows the physical features of Slovenia. This topographical map of Slovenia will allow you to discover landforms and geographical of Slovenia in Southern Europe. The Slovenia topographic map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The Geometrical Centre of the Republic of Slovenia is located at coordinates 46°07'11.8" N and 14°48'55.2" E. It lies in Slivna in the Municipality of Litija. Slovenia highest peak is Triglav (2,864 m/9,396 ft); the country average height above sea level is 557 m (1,827 ft) as you can see in Slovenia topographic map. Slovenia is in a rather active seismic zone because of its position to the south of the Eurasian Plate. Thus the country is at the junction of three important tectonic zones: the Alps to the north, the Dinaric Alps to the south and the Pannonian Basin to the east. Scientists have been able to identify 60 destructive earthquakes in the past. Additionally, a network of seismic stations is active throughout the country. Many parts of Slovenia have a carbonate ground, and an extensive subterranean system has developed.

Four major European geographic regions meet in Slovenia: the Alps, the Dinarides, the Pannonian Plain, and the Mediterranean as its shown in Slovenia topographic map. Although on the shore of the Adriatic Sea, near the Mediterranean, most of Slovenia is in the Black Sea drainage basin. The Alps—including the Julian Alps, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karavanke chain, as well as the Pohorje massif—dominate Northern Slovenia along its long border with Austria. Slovenia Adriatic coastline stretches approximately 47 km (29 mi) from Italy to Croatia. The term "Karst topography" refers to that of southwestern Slovenia Plateau, a limestone region of underground rivers, gorges, and caves, between Ljubljana and the Mediterranean.

On the Pannonian plain to the East and Northeast, toward the Croatian and Hungarian borders, the landscape is essentially flat. However, the majority of Slovenian terrain is hilly or mountainous, with around 90% of the surface 200 m (656 ft) or more above sea level as its mentioned in Slovenia topographic map. Over half of the country (10,124 km2/3,909 sq mi) is covered by forests. This makes Slovenia the third most forested country in Europe, after Finland and Sweden. The areas are covered mostly by beech, fir-beech and beech-oak forests and have a relatively high production capacity. Remnants of primeval forests are still to be found, the largest in the Kočevje area. Grassland covers 5,593 km2 (2,159 sq mi) and fields and gardens (954 km2/368 sq mi). There are 363 km2 (140 sq mi) of orchards and 216 km2 (83 sq mi) of vineyards.

The Slovenia elevation map shows the different altitudes of Slovenia. This altitude map of Slovenia will allow you to know where are the highest and lowest regions of Slovenia in Southern Europe. The Slovenia elevation map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Elevation extremes in Slovenia are: the lowest point is the Adriatic Sea 0 m, while the highest point is Triglav 2,864 m (9,396 ft). Extreme geographical points of Slovenia: North: 46°52′36″N 16°13′59″E / 46.87667°N 16.23306°E, Municipality of Šalovci, South: 45°25′19″N 15°10′0″E / 45.42194°N 15.166667°E, Municipality of Črnomelj, East: 46°28′11″N 16°36′38″E / 46.46972°N 16.61056°E, Municipality of Lendava, West: 46°17′53″N 13°22′32″E / 46.29806°N 13.37556°E, Municipality of Kobarid as you can see in Slovenia elevation map.

Slovenia is predominantly hilly or mountainous; about 90% of the surface is more than 700 feet above sea level as its shown in Slovenia elevation map. Forest, some of it virgin, covers just under half of the country, making Slovenia one of the greenest countries in the world. Agricultural land (fields, orchards, vineyards, pastures, etc.) account for 43% of the total. Major rivers are the Drava, Sava (which meets the Danube in Belgrade), Soca, and Mura.

Triglav (Italian: Tricorno, German: Terglau) is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the highest elevation peak of the Julian Alps. While its name, meaning "three-headed", can describe its shape as seen from the Bohinj area, the mountain was most probably named after the Slavic god Triglav. The mountain is the preeminent symbol of the Slovene nation. The mountain is the centerpiece of Triglav National Park, Slovenia only national park. At the top of the mountain stands a small metal structure, the Aljaž Tower (Slovene: Aljažev stolp) as its mentioned in Slovenia elevation map. It is a storm shelter and a triangulation point. Along with Triglav, it is a landmark of Slovenia and a symbol of Slovenes and the Slovenian territorial sovereignty.

The rivers in Slovenia map shows the principal rivers with their names of Slovenia. The rivers map of Slovenia will allow you to find the main rivers which flow in and through Slovenia in Southern Europe. The Slovenia rivers map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Like most other countries in the world, the nation has a number of water bodies such as rivers and lakes. Within its borders, the country has 59 major rivers that have a combined length of about 16,770 miles (26,989 kilometers). The region covered Slovenia is primarily divided into two main parts namely the Black Sea basin (81% of the total area) and the Adriatic Sea basin (19%). These two parts are further divided depending on the central river such as the Drava River basin and the Mura River basin. The longest river in Slovenia is River Sava with a length of about 219 kilometers while River Drava is a distant second with a much smaller length of 144 kilometers as you can see in Slovenia rivers map. The other two major rivers in Slovenia are rivers Savinja and Mura with lengths of around 100 kilometers and 98 kilometers respectively.

The Sava River begins flowing at its source at a place known as the Zelenci Pools, which is close to Kranjska Gora, Slovenia at an elevation of around 2,733 feet. Eventually, it drains into the Black Sea at a height of about 223 feet as its shown in Slovenia rivers map. Some of the major tributaries of the Sava River include the Kokra, the Savinja, the Ljubljanica, the Kamnik Bistrica, and other rivers. The largest tributary of the Sava River is the Drina, which has a length of about 346 kilometers. Drava River, also called the Drave, this river starts flowing at Toblach, South Tyrol, Italy at a height of around 4,760 feet. Eventually, just like the Sava above, it drains into the Black Sea. This river flows through a number of cities in Europe such as Spittal an der Drau, Maribor, Ferlach, Lienz, and others. Some of its major tributaries include the Gurk and the Lavant. In the world, this river is one of the busiest in terms of production of hydroelectricity with almost 100% of its potential being exploited.

Savinja River, also draining into the Black Sea, the Savinja River starts its course at Rinka Falls, Slovenia, which has an elevation of around 4,300 feet. The Savinja has two major tributaries namely the Klobaša and the Jušef. Other tributaries include the Ljubnica, the Paka, the Ložnica, etc. Mura River, also called the Mur, this river starts flowing in Hohe Tauern, Muhr, Austria at a height of about 6,227 before draining into the Black Sea as its mentioned in Slovenia rivers map. Aside from Slovenia and Austria, it also flows in Croatia and Hungary. Some of its tributaries include the Ščavnica, the Trnava, and others. Slovenia rivers drain into the Black Sea. However, a few rivers in Slovenia end up in the Mediterranean Sea as well. These rivers include Soča River, Vipava River, Idrijca River, Dragonja River, and others.

The mountains in Slovenia map shows the principal mountains with their names in Slovenia. The mountains map of Slovenia will allow you to find the main mountains ranges and highest mountains of Slovenia in Southern Europe. The Slovenia mountains map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Mountains of Slovenia are part of the Alps and of Dinarides. They can be divided into: Julian Alps (Slovenian: Julijske Alpe) in the northwestern part of Slovenia. The highest peak is Triglav - 2,864 metres (9,396 feet) above sea as you can see in Slovenia mountains map. Karavanke - a massive ridge that forms a natural boundary between Slovenia and Austria. The highest peak is Stol - 2,236 m ((7,336 feet). Kamnik Alps (Kamniške Alpe) and Savinja Alps, which are often considered together, lie to the south of Karavanke. The highest peak is Grintovec - 2,558 m (8,392 feet) above sea. In the Slovenian Littoral, the highest peak is Snežnik (1796 m) and Nanos (1480 m) that are part of the Dinarides. In the southeast, near Bela krajina there is a mountain ridge called Gorjanci and in the Maritime region Slavnik (1018 m).

The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps that stretches from northeastern Italy to Slovenia, where they rise to 2,864 m at Mount Triglav as its shown in Slovenia mountains map. They are named after Julius Caesar, who founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at the foot of the mountains. A large part of the Julian Alps is included in Triglav National Park. Karavanke (Slovene) or Karawanken (German) is a mountain range on the border between Slovenia and Austria. With a total length of 120 km, the Karavanke chain is the longest range in Europe. Together with the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, the Karavanke chain forms a natural border between Austria and Slovenia. A number of mountain passes on important trade routes cross the range. One of them, the Loiblpass (German) or Ljubelj (Slovene) at 1370 m has been used since prehistory. Nowadays both railway and motorway tunnels are built under the Karavanke, connecting Beljak/Villach and Jesenice.

The Kamnik–Savinja Alps are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps in northern Slovenia at the border with Austria. Its western part, the Kamnik Alps (German: Steiner Alpen), are named after the town Kamnik in the valley of the Kamnik Bistrica River as its mentioned in Slovenia mountains map. Its eastern part is called the Savinja Alps (Slovene: Savinjske Alpe, German: Sannthaler or Sulzbacher Alpen) because the main river of the chain is the upper Savinja. Snežnik (Italian: Monte Nevoso) (1796 m) is a the highest peak of the Dinaric Alps in Slovenia. It is a karstic limestone plateau with an area of about 85 km2. There is a mountain hut just below its peak towards the border with Croatia. Nanos (1313 m) is a peak in Slovenia that divides the continental part of Slovenia from the Littoral Region. It is a karstic limestone plateau that is about 6 km wide and 12 km long in the northern extension of the Dinaric Alps.

The Slovenia climate map shows average temperature and climate zones of Slovenia. This climate map of Slovenia will allow you to know weather, average precipitation, average sunshine and different climates of Slovenia in Southern Europe. The Slovenia climate map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Slovenia is located in temperate latitudes. The climate is also influenced by the variety of relief, and the influence of the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. In the Northeast, the continental climate type with greatest difference between winter and summer temperatures prevails. In the coastal region, there is sub-Mediterranean climate. The effect of the sea on the temperature rates is visible also up the Soča valley, while a severe Alpine climate is present in the high mountain regions. There is a strong interaction between these three climatic systems across most of the country. Precipitation varies across the country as well, with over 3500 mm in some Western regions and dropping down to 800 mm in Prekmurje as you can see in Slovenia climate map. Snow is quite frequent in winter and the record snow cover in Ljubljana was recorded in 1952 at 146 cm.

Compared to Western Europe, Slovenia is not very windy, because it lies in the slipstream of the Alps as its shown in Slovenia climate map. The average wind speeds are lower than in the plains of the nearby countries. Due to the rugged terrain, local vertical winds with daily periods are present. Besides these, there are three winds of particular regional importance: the bora, the jugo, and the foehn. The jugo and the bora are characteristic of the Littoral. Whereas jugo is humid and warm, bora is usually cold and gusty. The foehn is typical of the Alpine regions in the north of Slovenia. Generally present in Slovenia are the northeast wind, the southeast wind and the north wind.

In Slovenia, there is a clear separation between the western flat area, stretched from Nova Gorica to northern Istria, which has a quite mild climate, and the interior, which has a moderately continental climate (in the hills, the valley bottoms and the eastern plain) or a cold mountain climate (in the mountains) as its mentioned in Slovenia climate map. The short coastline of Slovenia is good for a beach holiday in summer, especially in July and August, even though there can be some cool and rainy days, or some afternoon thunderstorms. You can visit the interior from June to September, bearing in mind, however, that the rains may sometimes be heavy even in summer in the western areas, such as in Ljubljana or Postunia. In July and August, every so often, periods of intense heat may occur, so if you don't like the heat, you may prefer June and September. In the mountain resorts, there is almost always enough snow. In February, the days are longer than in the Christmas period, so it can preferable for a ski holiday.