List of Slovenia Obcine and Capitals

In Slovenia, "občine" is the Slovenian word for municipalities or local communities. Slovenia is divided into 212 municipalities, which vary in size and population. Each municipality is led by a mayor and a municipal council, which is responsible for local government and decision-making on behalf of the community.

Slovenia is a Central European country bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and the Adriatic Sea. The country is divided into 12 statistical regions and more than 200 municipalities for administration and regional planning. Ljubljana is the national capital and also the largest city in Slovenia.

The country includes Alpine mountains, forests, river valleys, karst landscapes, Mediterranean coastline, and fertile plains spread across Central and Southeastern Europe. Different regions are known for manufacturing, tourism, wine production, agriculture, logistics, and cultural heritage.

Key Facts

• National capital: Ljubljana
• Total population: 2,120,000 (Official estimate 2025)
• Total area: 20,271 km² (7,827 sq miles)
• Currency: Euro (€ , EUR)
• Bordering countries: Italy, Austria, Hungary, Croatia
• Total Statistical Regions: 12
• Total Municipalities: 212

List of Statistical Regions and Regional Centers of Slovenia

Total administrative divisions shown: 12 | Combined population: 2,120,000 | Combined area: 20,271 km²

Largest Statistical Regions by Area

• Southeast Slovenia - 1,033 sq mi (2,675 km²)
• Savinja - 920 sq mi (2,384 km²)
• Central Slovenia - 901 sq mi (2,334 km²)
• Gorizia - 898 sq mi (2,325 km²)
• Drava - 838 sq mi (2,170 km²)
• Upper Carniola - 825 sq mi (2,137 km²)
• Inner Carniola-Karst - 562 sq mi (1,456 km²)
• Mura - 516 sq mi (1,337 km²)

Most Populous Statistical Regions

• Central Slovenia - Population: 560,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Drava - Population: 325,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Savinja - Population: 260,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Upper Carniola - Population: 210,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Southeast Slovenia - Population: 145,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Gorizia - Population: 120,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Coastal-Karst - Population: 118,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Mura - Population: 113,000 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Statistical Regions by Area

• Central Sava - 187 sq mi (485 km²)
• Lower Sava - 374 sq mi (968 km²)
• Carinthia - 402 sq mi (1,041 km²)
• Coastal-Karst - 403 sq mi (1,044 km²)
• Mura - 516 sq mi (1,337 km²)
• Inner Carniola-Karst - 562 sq mi (1,456 km²)

Regions by Geographic Grouping

• Adriatic Coast: Coastal-Karst
• Central Basin: Central Slovenia
• Central-East Slovenia: Savinja
• Central Mining Region: Central Sava
• Eastern Valleys: Lower Sava
• Julian Alps: Upper Carniola
• Karst Plateau: Inner Carniola-Karst
• Northeastern Plains: Mura
• Northeastern Slovenia: Drava
• Northern Highlands: Carinthia
• Southeastern Forests: Southeast Slovenia
• Western Borderlands: Gorizia

Regions with Adriatic Coastline

• Coastal-Karst

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• Italy: Gorizia, Coastal-Karst
• Austria: Carinthia, Drava, Upper Carniola
• Hungary: Mura
• Croatia: Southeast Slovenia, Lower Sava, Coastal-Karst, Inner Carniola-Karst

Major Economic Activities by Region

Important Natural and Cultural Areas

• Lake Bled: Upper Carniola
• Triglav National Park: Upper Carniola
• Postojna Cave: Inner Carniola-Karst
• Ljubljana Castle: Central Slovenia
• Port of Koper: Coastal-Karst
• Maribor Wine Region: Drava

Sources

• Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
• World Bank - Slovenia Data
• CIA World Factbook - Slovenia
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Slovenia
• Government of Slovenia