Drage, Metlika

Drage (pronounced [ˈdɾaːɡɛ]) is a settlement in the foothills of the Gorjanci range in the Municipality of Metlika in southeastern Slovenia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Drage
Drage
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°40′48.51″N 15°16′30.75″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionWhite Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityMetlika
Area
 • Total1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation
295.7 m (970.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total155
[1]

There is a small Greek Catholic church in the village, one of only two churches of this rite in Slovenia (the second is in Metlika). It is dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos and was built in the early 20th century.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Metlika municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 10830


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