Famous Slovenes Znani Slovenci
Politician Politik Milan Kučan Janez Drnovšek First president of the country (1991-2002) Janez Drnovšek Former prime minister (1992-2002) Former president of the country (2002-2007)
Entrepreneur Podjetnik Ivo Boscarol Constructor of ultra-light aeroplanes US NASA award for the best sport plane of the future 2007 Igor Akrapovič Producer of titanium exhaust pipes for motorcycles
Athlete Športnik Leon Štukelj Winter sports 6 Olympic Medals (1924-1936) 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta Winter sports Alpine skiing (Bojan Križaj) Ski jumping (Primož Peterka)
Athlete Športnik Primož Kozmus Sara Isakovič Olympic champion 2008 Hammer throw Sara Isakovič Olympic vice-champion 2008 Swimming
Author Avtor Primož Trubar France Prešeren Ivan Cankar Vladimir Bartol 16th century, 1st published book France Prešeren 19th century, poetry Ivan Cankar 20th century, first professional author Vladimir Bartol The novel Alamut Drago Jančar 20th, 21st century, the most translated author
Musician Glasbenik Avseniki Siddharta Laibach Magnifico Folk music The most popular rock band Laibach The most controversila group Magnifico Balkan flavour to his music
Famous Slovenia Znana Slovenija Tourist attractions Bled Postojnska jama Food Potica Traditions Beehive paintings Carnival