Slovenia 20-STOTINOV (KM8)¶
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Reverse: LONG-EARED OWL
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Obverse: Denomination
- Composition
- Aluminum
- Country
- Slovenia
- Approx. Size
- 17.9mm
- Area
- Europe
- Animal Class
- Birds
- Species
- Long-eared Owl
- KM#
- 8
The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a medium-sized owl, with a typical wingspan of just under 100 cm. The Long-eared Owl is a member of the group called the "typical owls" (Strigidae) which contains most species of owl. The other group is the "barn owls" (Tytonidae).
You can view an excellent picture gallery here.
Slovenia¶
- Area
- Europe
The Republic of Slovenia is a relatively modern country, and did not get started until after the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. It's current borders were finalized in 1954 and confirmed in 1975 with the Treaty of Osimo.Given its location in the world, it is not surprising that early people were living in the area as much as 250,000 years ago and the area has a rich history through ancient time, the middle ages, and the modern era. After World War II, Slovenia was a communist state but in 1987 it moved into the democratic arena.
Today, Slovenia is a highly developed country with a rich cultural heritage. This, along with its geographic position touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean, makes it a popular tourist destination.
