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Today, fans of numbers in the analysis will come to their account - we are celebrating World Statistics Day! Did you know that the most densely populated Slovenian city is Piran, which has 5,360 inhabitants per km²? Search for some interesting numbers about your country.

On International Coffee Day, some poetic cafes in Slovenia will open their doors, and we will be able to pay the bill with poems. Invite your best friend over for a cup of coffee and a delightful chat.

Even though Slovenia has only about 43 km of coastline, it can offer a rich maritime heritage and maritime knowledge. The inhabitants of Istria were known as exceptional fishermen, sailors and even shipbuilders. Fun fact. Did you know that Piran was a shipbuilding city in the 19th century?

Food waste is not only an ethical and economic issue, but it also depletes natural resources. According to some estimates, up to 40% of crops grown or raised globally are not eaten. Get some good habits: buy local food and only what you need, cook small amounts of food and make sure the rest of the organic waste ends up in composters.

The good old wisdom says: There are no stupid questions. Is that really true? Ask your friend the weirdest question you can think of at that moment.

Tourism is an activity that allows us to discover the most beautiful places at home and worldwide. Slovenia promotes its natural and cultural heritage and innovations in the communication campaign "I Feel Slovenia. Green. Creative. Smart." In 2016, Slovenia was declared the first green country in the world. If you haven't visited Slovenia yet, you should definitely include it on your travel list.

Take advantage of today's European Languages Day as an opportunity to learn new words in a foreign language. Watch a French movie, read a book in Spanish, answer a phone call in Portuguese, or order food in Italian.

Today is a perfect day to do precisely what you want. So, what will it be?

In Slovenian history, there were only two operational trolleybuses: in Piran and Ljubljana. On this day, in 1909, Piran received the first trolleybus to run on the approximately 5-kilometre-long line between Piran's Tartini Square and the railway station in present-day Lucija.

Can you order coffee in sign language? In Slovenia, you can visit a mountain hut where the deaf staff will kindly serve you, and there you can learn how to order your favourite drink in sign language.

When was the last time you ran barefoot on freshly mowed grass? Today Bilbo and Frodo celebrate their birthdays which makes it the day of the Hobbits, the famous heroes from the works of John Ronald Roel Tolkien. Take off your shoes and go barefoot into the unknown.

Leave me alone and in peace! May today be a day of peace without stress and annoying people. Today, be a pillar of serenity yourself and pay it forward.

Exactly one year ago, Slovenia cheered loudly for its exceptional cyclists, who then brought the world competition to their knees at the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race. 21-year-old Slovenian Tadej Pogačar celebrated the victory, and the second place went to Slovenian ace Primož Roglič.

Have you ever wanted to jump from the second tallest ski jumping hill in the world? As of September 19, 2015, this is possible, as the steepest zip-line in the world opened on the Planiška velikanka (Planica ski jumping hill). The spectacular flight is 566 meters long, and you will reach a speed of 90 km / h in just a few seconds. Do you dare?

"Bon Appetit!" This is the official theme of this year's European Heritage Days, which will take place between September 25 and October 9, 2021. The project is being implemented in European countries to raise awareness of the value and richness of Europe's cultural diversity and increase respect for Europe's diverse cultures. Have at least one traditional meal today.