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About Slovenia
General information
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Other information WEATHER Due to the changes in climate – Mediterranean at the coast, Alpine in the Alps and Pannonian to the northeast of the country – the appropriate clothes for each season is recommended. Average temperatures in July are above 21°C and in January 0°C. In the summer it can be very hot at the coast and quite cold in the mountains. We advise you to check the weather forecast before coming to Slovenia.
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DRINKING WATER The water is safe and drinkable throughout the country.
ELECTRICITY Current is 220V, 50 Hz. 
ANTI SMOKING LAW and LAW ABOUT ALCOHOLIC DRINKS As of August 2007 smoking is prohibited in all public places and places of employment. It is only allowed in special areas as determined by accommodation providers, in homes for senior citizens, jails, psychiatric clinics and in areas intended exclusively for smokers. The age limit for access to tobacco products has also been increased from 15 to 18 years of age for both sales attendants and customers. As with sales of alcoholic beverages, sales attendants can demand proof of age from the customer. Alcohol can be bought only till 9.pm.
STORES Working hours are mostly nonstop without lunch time closing. - Weekdays: 8:00 to 19:00 - Saturdays: 8:00 to 13:00 - Sundays and holidays: On duty pharmacies, etc., and big shopping malls (9:00 to 15:00) and some private stores Payment is in Euros; most stores accept credit cards: AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, MASTER CARD - EUROCARD, VISA and MAESTRO.
MOBILE TELEPHONE USE Mobile telephones in Slovenia operate in the network on the frequency bands of 900 MHz and 1800 MHz. Roaming is available in the following mobile networks: Mobitel, Simobil, Debitel, Izimobil, Mmobil, Tušmobil. International outgoing call prefix: 00 International calls to Slovenia prefix: 386
BANKS Banks will exchange foreign currency and travelers checks for Euros and vice versa. Foreign residents may open Euro and foreign currency accounts, and it is possible to send money orders and transfer payments. Changing money is also possible at exchange offices in hotels, gasoline stations, tourist agencies, supermarkets, and numerous small exchange offices. Hours of operation: Weekdays: 8:30-12:30 and 14:00-17:00 Saturdays: 8:30 to 11:00/12:00
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS police: 113 fire: 112 emergency first aid: 112 AMZS - Automobile Association of Slovenia: 1987
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