Zemelj
Zemelj | |
|---|---|
  Zemelj Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°36′39.02″N 15°16′53.52″E / 45.6108389°N 15.2815333°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | White Carniola |
| Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
| Municipality | Metlika |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 145.3 m (476.7 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 64 |
| [1] | |
Zemelj (pronounced [ˈzeːməl]) is a small settlement on the left bank of the Kolpa River in the Municipality of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]
The local church, built outside the settlement to the south, is dedicated to Saint Helena and belongs to the Parish of Podzemelj. It was built in the 19th century.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Metlika municipal site
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived July 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 2124
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