The Rak is a stream in Inner Carniola, a traditional region of southeastern Slovenia. It sources in Zelše Caves (Zelške jame) west of the village of Zelše,[1] flows across the Rak Škocjan karst valley for 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and enters Weaver's Cave (Slovene: Tkalca jama),[2] where it continues for 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) and merges in Planina Cave (Planinska jama), about 300 metres (980 ft) from its entrance, with the Pivka River to form the Unica.[3] The confluence of the Rak and the Pivka is one of the largest subterranean confluences in Europe.[4]
| Rak | |
|---|---|
 The Rak in Rak Škocjan | |
| Location | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Rak Škocjan |
| • coordinates | 45°47′27.52″N 14°17′41.19″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | disappears in Weaver Cave in Rak Škocjan |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Unica→ Ljubljanica→ Sava→ Danube→ Black Sea |
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