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Zelše
Place in Inner Carniola, Slovenia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zelše (pronounced [ˈzeːu̯ʃɛ]; in older sources also Želše,[2] German: Selsach[2]) is a village along the road linking Cerknica and Postojna, at the northwestern part of the karst Cerknica Polje in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3] Zelše Caves (Zelške jame)—the source of Rak Creek, a sinking stream—lies west of the village. Big Karlovica Cave (Slovene: Velika Karlovica), receiving the waters of Stržen Creek, lies southwest of the village. Industrial facilities are located east of the village.[3]
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Zelše | |
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Coordinates: 45°47′37.92″N 14°19′39.48″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Cerknica |
Area | |
• Total | 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 558.9 m (1,833.7 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 97 |
• Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
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