Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, between
Croatia and Italy
Geographic coordinates: 46 00 N, 15 00 E
Map references: Europe
Area:
total area: 20,256 sq km
land area: 20,256 sq km
comparative area: slightly larger than New Jersey
Land boundaries:
total: 1,207 km
border countries: Austria 324 km, Croatia 546 km, Italy 235 km,
Hungary 102 km
Coastline: 46.6 km
Maritime claims: NA
International disputes: maritime border dispute with Croatia over
direct access to the sea in the Adriatic; the border issue is
currently under negotiation
Climate: Mediterranean climate on the coast, continental climate
with mild to hot summers and cold winters in the plateaus and
valleys to the east
Terrain: a short coastal strip on the Adriatic, an alpine mountain
region adjacent to Italy, mixed mountain and valleys with numerous
rivers to the east
lowest point: Adriatic Sea 0 m
highest point: Triglav 2,864 m