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Political Program
United Slovenia became the first Slovene political program. A political program is a set of principle goals which are supported by a political party. This political program was established so they would have a system of government and politics. -
National Council
The state of Slovenes joined the Kingdom of Serbs and Croats in 1918. The National Council of Slovenes, Croats, Serbs was established. This national council ceased their relations with Austria and Hungary. -
Creation
The state of Slovenia was created in 1945. It was created as a part of federal Yugoslavia. Slovenia was a republic of Yugoslavia. -
Independence
Slovenia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The Yugoslav army intervened. The Slovenes defended their country. The Yugoslav army withdrew. -
United Nations
The Europian Union recognized Slovenia's independence. Slovenia signed associated agreement with EU. Slovenia joined the United Nations in 1992. -
NATO Invitation
Slovenia was invited to join NATO in 2002. NATO is an international alliance that consists of 29 member states. NATO provides protection. -
Admission to NATO
Slovenia was admitted to NATO in 2004. Slovenia also joined the European Union. The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 member states. -
Euro Currency
Slovenia was the first former communist state to adopt euro currency. The euro currency is a type of currency members of the European Union use. 1 euro equals 1.12 U.S. Dollar. -
EU Presidency
Slovenia was the first former communist state to assume the EU presidency. The presidency of the council of the European Union is responsible for the functioning of the council. The presidency is currently held by Romania. -
Flooding
Flooding was caused by heavy rains in three regions including the capital. This caused over €15 million in damages. It also killed three people.
