Boldraž (pronounced [ˈboːldɾaʃ]) is a small settlement north of the town of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]
Boldraž | |
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  Boldraž Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°40′31.37″N 15°20′30.54″E / 45.6753806°N 15.3418167°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | White Carniola |
| Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
| Municipality | Metlika |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.33 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250.2 m (820.9 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 155 |
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Name
editBoldraž was attested in written sources as Wodidraß in 1498.[3]
Cultural heritage
editThere is a small chapel in the village. It was built in the late 18th century.[4]
Notable people
edit- Anton Mavretič (1934–2019), electrical engineer
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Metlika municipal site
- ^ "Boldraž". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2741
External links
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Media related to Boldraž at Wikimedia Commons- Boldraž on Geopedia
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