Slovenia Gets New National Encyclopaedia

Ljubljana, 18 November - A new national encyclopaedia, Slovenika, was launched at the headquarters of the University of Ljubljana on Friday. The concise, two-volume encyclopaedia, published by Mladinska knjiga, was compiled in cooperation with over 100 established Slovenian experts and a number of top Slovenian institutions.

Ljubljana The new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika is presented by editorial board head Matjaz Kmecl (left), publisher Mladinska knjiga editor-in-chief Miha Kovac (centre) and Slovenika's editor-in-chief Martin Ivanic. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika is presented by editorial board head Matjaz Kmecl (left), publisher Mladinska knjiga editor-in-chief Miha Kovac (centre) and Slovenika's editor-in-chief Martin Ivanic.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Former president Milan Kucan and former Speaker France Bucar attend the launch of the new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Former president Milan Kucan and former Speaker France Bucar attend the launch of the new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The new Slovenian national encyclopaedia Slovenika.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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