Jelševnik (pronounced [jɛu̯ˈʃeːu̯nik]) is a settlement west of the town of Črnomelj in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Jelševnik
Jelševnik Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°34′16.11″N 15°8′48.51″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	White Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Črnomelj
Area
• Total	1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi)
Elevation	166.8 m (547.2 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	124
• Density	70/km2 (180/sq mi)
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Near the settlement, at the source of Dobličica Creek, a tributary of the Lahinja, the unique amphibian black proteus was found in 1986.[3]

References

External links

• Jelševnik on Geopedia

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