Slovenia, an EU member since 2004, exemplifies a small yet robust economy, with a GDP per capita closely aligning with the EU average. With a population of approximately 2.1 million, it maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in the union. Slovenia adopted the euro in 2007, enhancing its economic integration within the Eurozone. Its political structure is a parliamentary republic, and it actively participates in EU policymaking. Environmental sustainability is a priority for Slovenia, reflected in its high proportion of protected land areas, aligning with EU environmental directives.