Slovene Tolar (SIT) = 100 stotins. Notes are in denominations of SIT10,000, 5000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of SIT5, 2 and 1, and 50 stotins.

The Tolar is fully convertible within Slovenia, but visitors are advised to exchange surplus amounts to the currency of their choice before leaving Slovenia, as they are not generally exchangeable elsewhere.

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks, some hotels and camping grounds, most tourist agencies, supermarkets, petrol stations and exchange bureaux. Credit cards are accepted at upscale restaurants, shops and hotels, but elsewhere you must use cash. Only a few of Slovenia's ATMs are accessible to foreign account holders, but more and more are coming online. Credit card holders can get cash advances in tolars from some banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Exchange rate is not fixed and fluctuates within 1-2%. Scottish notes are not accepted. Please, note that old or marked notes and coins are not accepted. Check the current exchange rate on Yahoo! Finance Converter.

Slovenian cuisine has been greatly influenced by the surrounding countries, for example Austria and Italy. Main meals often consist of soup and a meat (pork, beef) or fish dish accompanied by salad and bread.

Milk and cheese, especially cottage cheese, are traditional to the Slovene diet.

Slovenia lies on the southern slopes of the Alps and touches the Mediterranean, so it enjoys the benefit of the best of both worlds, as well as climatic uncertainties from both the north and the south. The country has also always been the crossroads between north and south, east and west and travelers have brought viticultural knowledge from all the prominent viticultural nations.

Coffee is either Turkish or Espresso and herbal and iced teas are popular. Fruit juices are produced locally. Alcoholic drinks include wine, beer and plum brandy (Slivovica).