Metlika

Metlika
Town
From top, left to right: Overview of Metlika, Town Hall, Old palace, St. Nicholas' Church, Metlika Castle, Row of old houses
Coat of arms
Metlika
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°39′06″N 15°19′12″E / 45.65167°N 15.32000°E / 45.65167; 15.32000
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionWhite Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityMetlika
Area
 • Total
8.28 km2 (3.20 sq mi)
Elevation
175.5 m (575.8 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
3,206
Vehicle registrationNM

Metlika (pronounced [mɛˈtlìːka] ⓘ; German: Möttling) is a town in southeastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Metlika. It lies on the left bank of the Kolpa River on the border with Croatia. It is in the heart of the area of White Carniola, the southeastern part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

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