Prekmurje

Prekmurje (or Transmuraland) is the easternmost region of Slovenia. It borders Hungary to the north-east, Austria to the north-west, Croatia to the south and the Slovenian region of ?tajerska to the south-west. It is named after the Mura river which separates it from the rest of Slovenia (a literal translation from Slovenian would be Over-Mura).

Related Topics:
Slovenia - Hungary - Austria - Croatia - ?tajerska - Mura - Slovenian

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The region is flat in the south near the rivers Mura and its smaller affluent Lendava, and hilly in the north (Gori?ko).

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The capital city of the region is Murska Sobota. Other towns include Lendava, Dobrovnik, Turni??e, Beltinci, ?ren?ovci.

Related Topics:
Murska Sobota - Lendava - Dobrovnik - Turni??e - Beltinci - ?ren?ovci

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There is a sizable Hungarian population in the region, as well as a large number of Gypsies.

Related Topics:
Hungarian - Gypsies

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