Slovenia is a country located in Central Europe with a total area of 20,273 square kilometers and a population of over 2 million people. The capital and largest city is Ljubljana. Key features include the Slovenian Alps with its highest peak of Triglav at 2,864 meters, scenic lakes such as Bled and Bohinj, seaside towns along the coast like Piran, and caves like the Postojna Cave. Other notable places are the medieval town of Celje and the capital city of Ljubljana with its castle, bridges across the Ljubljanica River, and statue of poet France Prešeren.