Zemelj

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]

Zemelj
Zemelj
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°36′39.02″N 15°16′53.52″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionWhite Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityMetlika
Area
  Total0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Elevation
145.3 m (476.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total64
[1]

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]

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