Slovenia
VISA requriments
In most cases, a valid passport is sufficient to enter Slovenia. The participants are advised to check the requirements at the nearest Slovenian Embassy or Consulate. A list of diplomatic authorities with contact information can be found at:
www.mzz.gov.si?id=39&L=2
Letter of invitation
The Organising Committee will send a letter of invitation upon request. The invitation is intended to facilitate participants travel and visa arrangements, and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support.
Please contact:
wch2007@h2oteam.com
Currency
The Slovene currency is SIT (Slovene Tolar). 1 EURO is approximately equivalent to 240 SIT. With December 2006 Slovenia is becoming a part of the European Monetary Union and will therefore accept EUR currency.
Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, airports and railway stations.
All major credit cards (American Express, Diners, Master Card-Eurocard and Visa) are widely accepted in hotels, larger stores and restaurants.
Restaurants
There are several restaurants offering a wide assortiment of food (self-service, a la carte, pizzerias, snack bars) within walking distance from the pool.
Shopping
Throughout the week normal shopping hours are from 9.00 to 19.00. On Sundays shops are mostly open until 13.00 h. On Sundays you can also visit the flea market on Maribor - Tezno.
In walking distance of the pool there is a big shopping mall "Europark" open every day from 9.00 to 21.00.
Electricity
Voltage: 220 V, 50 Hz.
Time
Central European (one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time - GMT+1).
Climate
Maribor lies at about 250 m height above the sea level and has a central European climate.
Public Transport
Slovenia aswell Maribor has a good bus transportation system payable with travel tokens. Price 240 SIT (1 EUR).
Interesting sites to see
More about Slovenia:
www.slovenia.info