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Drava Statistical Region in Slovenia
Location of the Drava Statistical Region in Slovenia

The Drava Statistical Region (called Podravska statistična regija in Slovenian) is a special area in Slovenia. Think of it like a big county or district. It's one of the 12 official "statistical regions" that help organize information about the country. The biggest and most important city in this region is Maribor.

What is the Drava Region?

The Drava Statistical Region is named after the Drava River, which flows through it. This region is located in the northeastern part of Slovenia. It's known for its beautiful landscapes, including hills, valleys, and the river itself. People here often work in farming, industry, and tourism.

Cities and Towns

The Drava Statistical Region is made up of many smaller areas called municipalities. There are 41 of these municipalities in total! Each municipality has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services for the people living there.

Exploring the Municipalities

Here is a list of all the municipalities that make up the Drava Statistical Region:

  • Benedikt
  • Cerkvenjak
  • Cirkulane
  • Destrnik
  • Dornava
  • Duplek
  • Gorišnica
  • Hajdina
  • Hoče–Slivnica
  • Juršinci
  • Kidričevo
  • Kungota
  • Lenart
  • Lovrenc na Pohorju
  • Majšperk
  • Makole
  • Maribor
  • Markovci
  • Miklavž na Dravskem Polju
  • Oplotnica
  • Ormož
  • Pesnica
  • Podlehnik
  • Poljčane
  • Ptuj
  • Rače–Fram
  • Ruše
  • Selnica ob Dravi
  • Slovenska Bistrica
  • Središče ob Dravi
  • Starše
  • Sveta Ana
  • Sveta Trojica v Slovenskih Goricah
  • Sveti Andraž v Slovenskih Goricah
  • Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih Goricah
  • Sveti Tomaž
  • Šentilj
  • Trnovska Vas
  • Videm
  • Zavrč
  • Žetale


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