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And Tina Maze,
the best Slovenian skier of all time

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We're in the heart of Europe,

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in my beautiful homeland
of Slovenia,

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densely populated
with green forests,

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the variety
of the karst world,

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and rich in biodiversity.

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Here, we can enjoy
wine-growing regions,

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the Prekmurje plains,
and beautiful views.

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In the morning,
we can ski in the Julian Alps,

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and in the afternoon,
we can swim in the Adriatic Sea.

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I'm Tina Maze
and I invite you

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to explore
my fairy-tale country with me.

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Slovenia has been shaped
by a rich and varied history.

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Today it's a modern
democratic country

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with many innovative companies
and forward-looking green solutions.

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I'm happy that we're a country

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that supports technological
development and innovation,

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and promotes green
and sustainable progress.

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Slovenians value and respect
our green country very much,

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so visiting nature
is part of our daily routine.

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We like to keep
our country clean,

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and we like to show off
our beautiful natural surroundings.

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Is there anything more beautiful
than this magical emerald river

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that flows through our land?

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I've travelled
all over the world,

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but nowhere is more beautiful than
at home. Come and see for yourself.

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My country is so diverse that it's
perfect for fresh air activities.

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Slovenians are known for spending
every weekend in nature.

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We're avid hikers, and 70% of us
have taken up recreational skiing,

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my favourite sport.

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We're a nation
of two million people,

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but we qualify for the biggest
sporting competitions

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and fight for the top places.
Slovenian athletes

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are among the most successful
ambassadors of our country abroad.

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I'm from Črna na Koroškem,

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a small town
in the north of Slovenia.

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It has 3,000 inhabitants,

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and seven of us are Olympians.

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I'm extremely proud to have been
able to win under the Slovenian flag.

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Hard work, creativity,
and a clear focus on objectives

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are all qualities
that adorn Slovenians.

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Our economy is creative,
green and smart.

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It's in this spirit that

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all the highly innovative
products have been born

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that have put us firmly
on the world map.

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Not only scientists and economists,
but also our cultural creators

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are spreading the name
of our country into the wide world.

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Even though only 2.5 million people
speak Slovenian,

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the language and written word
are the bedrock of our nation.

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What would
our capital city look like

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without the world-renowned
architect Jože Plečnik?

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His works are on the UNESCO
World Heritage List.

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Many literary creators,
musicians and actors

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rival the best in the world.

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My beautiful country boasts
so many cultural and natural gems.

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I'm sure it will not leave you
indifferent either.

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Come and feel Slovenia
for yourself.