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 is located in Slovenia
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
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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]

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