Slovenija is the Slovenian name for the country of Slovenia. It is also known as Slowenien in German, Slovenie in French and Slovenija in Croatian. Other synonyms for Slovenia are the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovenian Republic and the Republica Slovena. The country is located in Central Europe and shares borders with Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia. The Slovenian landscape is characterized by alpine mountains, forests, lakes and rivers and is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking and mountaineering. The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana and the official language is Slovene.