The Municipality of Veržej (pronounced [ʋɛɾˈʒeːi̯]; Slovene: Občina Veržej) is a small municipality in northeastern Slovenia. The seat of the municipality is the town of Veržej. It lies on the right bank of the Mura River. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Mura Statistical Region. It is known for fields of white narcisi that bloom in the area in springtime.[2]
Municipality of Veržej
Občina Veržej | |
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 Coat of arms | |
 Location of the Municipality of Veržej in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°35′N 16°10′E / 46.583°N 16.167°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Slavko Petovar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.0 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2002)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,354 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02 (CEST) |
| Website | www |
Settlements edit
In addition to the municipal seat of Veržej, the municipality also includes the settlements of Banovci and Bunčani.
References edit
External links edit
Media related to Municipality of Veržej at Wikimedia Commons- Municipality of Veržej on Geopedia
- Veržej municipal site
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