Jun 25, 2021
Slovenia National Day 2021
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Today’s Doodle honors Slovenia’s National Day, also known as Dan državnosti or Statehood Day. On this day in 1991, Slovenia became an independent state.
Spreading from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, the central European nation celebrates 30 years of independence, displaying the Slovenian flag on official state buildings, private residences, and any other place appropriate for the celebration of national pride. Look closely at the Slovenian flag and you’ll see the three peaks of Mount Triglav—also depicted in today’s Doodle artwork—the middle of which is the nation’s highest point at 9,396 feet (2,864 meters)! After choosing this flag as the national symbol 30 years ago, it was taken to the top of Mount Triglav as celebration of Slovenia’s independence.
National Day is also a perfect occasion to enjoy Slovenian delicacies like žlikrofi (tiny potato dumplings), Štruklji (boiled, steamed, or fried rolls filled with cheese), and Potica (a ring-shaped nut cake).
Vesel Dan državnosti! Happy Statehood Day, Slovenia!
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