Slovenia is one of the top countries in the world in terms of the number of beekeepers per capita and is the only member of the European Union that has protected its native bee. The indigenous subspecies Carniolan honey bee is part of the Slovenian national identity. In 2011 it also became one of the first countries in the EU to prohibit the use of certain pesticides that were harmful to bees. This shows our concern and love for these little “honeymakers” and our environment.