Draga, Šmarješke Toplice

Draga (pronounced [ˈdɾaːɡa]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Šmarješke Toplice in southeastern Slovenia. It lies on the left bank of the Krka River east of Bela Cerkev. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Draga
Draga
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′15.5″N 15°16′58.74″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityŠmarješke Toplice
Area
 • Total0.24 km2 (0.09 sq mi)
Elevation
165.8 m (544.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total14
[1]

Name

The name Draga is derived from the Slovene common noun draga 'small, narrow valley', which refers to the geographical location of the settlement.[3]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Helena and belongs to the Parish of Bela Cerkev. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1531. It was renovated in the Baroque style in the 18th century.[4]

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gollark: No monotheistic religions actually manage to answer why their god exists and not all the other ones.
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References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Šmarješke Toplice municipal site
  3. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 120.
  4. "EŠD 1624". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
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