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Idrija
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Idrija (Italian: Idria, German: Idria) is a small Slovenian town that is the administrative centre of the Municipality of Idrija (Slovene: Občina Idrija). It is known for its mercury mine and the production of lace.
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Coordinates: 46°00′4.74″N 14°01′20″E | |
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Traditional regional | Littoral |
Statistical region | Goriška |
Government | |
• Mayor | Bojan Sever |
Area | |
• Total | 293.7 km2 (113.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
Population (2017)[3] | |
• Total | 11,800 |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 5280 |
ISO 3166-2 | SI-036 |
Website | Official website |
Official name | Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and Idrija |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | ii, iv |
Designated | 2012 (36th session) |
Reference no. | 1313 |
State Party | Spain Slovenia |
Region | Europe and North America |
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The municipality of Idrija was established on 10 March 1994.[4] In 2011, Idrija was given the Alpine Town of the Year award.