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Slovenia at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 & Malaga Warm-Up Tournament

Slovenian national basketball team, led by the brilliant Luka Dončić, will be a team to watch at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and at the star-studded warm-up tournament in Malaga.

Taking place from August 25 to September 10, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will bring together 32 national teams to the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Among the participating teams is also the Slovenian national basketball team, led by none other than the brilliant Luka Dončić.

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Before the main tournament kicks off, a series of captivating warm-up tournaments are set to ignite the basketball world with excitement.

All eyes are on the star-studded tournament in Malaga, which holds special significance as it commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Spanish Basketball Federation. Taking place on August 11, 12, and 13 at the iconic Palacio de Deportes Maria Martin Carpena, this introduction to the World Cup will witness the electrifying presence of hosts Spain, a formidable USA team, and Slovenia, led by the dynamic Luka Dončić.

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Basketball spectacles boost Slovenia's visibility

For Slovenia, both events present a fantastic opportunity to increase global visibility, showcase the passion for sports and highlight the "I feel Slovenia" national brand.

As basketball fans from around the world tune in to witness these basketball spectacles, Slovenia's participation in the warm-up tournaments in Malaga and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will undoubtedly put the country in the spotlight, drawing attention also to the unique allure and charm of Slovenia.

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Slovenia in numbers

Check out some of the most interesting and useful statistical data about Slovenia.

Population
2.110.547 (1, 2022)
Area
20.273 km2
Capital city
Ljubljana, 293.218 population (1, 2022)
Official language
Slovenian, also Hungarian and Italian in their respective ethnically mixed areas
Currency
euro (EUR)
GDP per capita (in EUR)
24.678 € (2021)
Climate
Alpine, Pannonian, Mediterranean
Time
Central European Time GMT + 1, in summer GMT + 2
Average temperatures
July 21°C, January 0°C
Average height above sea level
556,8 m
Length of coastline
46,6 km
Highest peak
Triglav, 2.864 m

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