for development of Slovenia - Geological maps are indispensable basic document of modern state, that properly plan the use of space and larger space interventions - Well-knowledge of our territory is a base for our researches for independent leading researches at home and abroad. - The knowledge of dynamic processes and their consequences in the area of our territory is of great strategic importance, since they have economical, political,research and cultural consequences The most important results of the research programme in the years from 1999 to 2003 are the folowing: - Geological Map of Slovenia 1:250 000 (digitalized, ready for print) - Structural-Tectonics Map of Slovenia 1:250 000 (STKS M 250) - printed - Explanatory text to STKS M 250 (printed) - Tektonic Map of Slovenia 1:250 000 (TKS M 50) (digitalized) - Explanatory Text to TKS M 50 (manuscript) - Geotermical Map of Slovenia 1:250 000 (digitalized) - Basic Computer Base of Geological Data - Computer Base of Geological Maps. The results of the research programme Geological Maps represent in the span of time from 1999 to 2003 a base for: - elaboration of basic and topic maps - other geosciences - exploration of mineral resources - researches of water resources - state and regional space planning - environmental researches - protection of geological inheritance