Veliki Ban (pronounced [ˈʋeːliki ˈbaːn], German: Grossban[2]) is a settlement in the Gorjanci Mountains in the Municipality of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. To the south its territory extends right to the border with Croatia. It is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]

Veliki Ban
Veliki Ban is located in Slovenia
Veliki Ban
Veliki Ban
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°49′14.16″N 15°22′17.02″E / 45.8206000°N 15.3713944°E / 45.8206000; 15.3713944
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityŠentjernej
Area
 • Total
3.29 km2 (1.27 sq mi)
Elevation
407.9 m (1,338.3 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
61
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References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Special-Orts-Repertorium von Krain. Vienna: Alfred Hölder. 1884. p. 28.
  3. ^ Šentjernej municipal site
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