Torka (pronounced [ˈtoːɾka]) is a small high-elevation settlement in the Municipality of Železniki in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It no longer has any permanent residents.

Torka
Torka Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°13′50.2″N 14°4′50.42″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional Region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Upper Carniola
Municipality	Železniki
Elevation	1,160.3 m (3,806.8 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	no permanent residents
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Name

Torka was attested in historical sources in 1501 as Am Thorekh. The name is believed to be a compound of German origin, from Middle High German tor 'gate' + egge 'hill, peak', thus meaning 'mountain gate' and referring to access through the village to the Ratitovec Ridge.[2]

References

External links

• Media related to Torka at Wikimedia Commons
• Torka at Geopedia

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