Novo Mesto
Novo Mesto
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| Nickname(s): City of Situlas | |
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| Coordinates: 45°48′N 15°10′E / 45.8°N 15.167°ECoordinates: 45°48′N 15°10′E / 45.8°N 15.167°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Alojz Muhič |
| Area | |
| - Total | 298.5 km2 (115.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 40,925 |
| - Density | 137.1/km2 (355.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02) |
| Website | novomesto.si |
| Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census of 2002. | |
Novo Mesto (
pronunciation (help·info)) (Slovene: Novo mesto) is a city and municipality in the southeastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola and the city is considered the economic and cultural center of Lower Carniola.
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Novo Mesto is included in the Southeast Slovenia statistical region. The total municipal area is 298.5 square kilometres (115.3 sq mi), along a bend in the Krka River.
History
Novo Mesto (literally, 'new town') has been settled since pre-history - the city is one of the most important archeological sites of the Hallstatt culture (Early Iron Age) and has been nicknamed the "City of Situlas" after numerous situlas found in the area.
The town was founded as Rudolfswert (Rudolfovo) on 7 April 1365, named after its founder, the Habsburg Archduke Rudolf IV of Austria.
Following World War I and the dissolution of Austria-Hungary, the city officially became Novo mesto although it had been informally known as such since its founding. It was known as Neustadtl ('new town') in German. During World War II the city passed back and forth between Germany and Italy, finally settling in German hands.
In 1958, a highway between Ljubljana and Zagreb in Croatia was finished. It passed through Novo Mesto and connected the cities of the former Yugoslavia. Now this highway is part of the European E70 highway. With the construction of this highway, Novo Mesto became much better connected to the rest of Slovenia and the rest of Yugoslavia, and began to grow as an important regional center.
Demographics
According to the census of 2002, it has 40,925 inhabitants, 20,017 male and 20,908 female. The average age of the inhabitants is 39.58.
There is 29,124,565 km2 (11,245,057 sq mi) of residential area, and the inhabitants live in a total of 13,796 households and 11,408 families.
The municipality of Novo Mesto has a working-age population of 19,579, of whom 2,118 are unemployed. The average gross monthly wage in August 2003 was €1,099.27 (263,432 tolars) and the average net monthly wage was €687.90 (164,851 tolars). There are 1,725 students in the municipality.
Culture
On 7 April 2006 Novo Mesto became the see for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novo Mesto, which is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Ljubljana. The main church in the city is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and is an originally Gothic building that was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 17th century.
Economy
Today, tourism is increasing in Slovenia, and Novo Mesto is feeling some of the effects of this. The Krka Valley is becoming a place for wine enthusiasts who take tours throughout the Lower Carniola region, tasting locally produced Cviček wine, which is produced by blending several different varieties of local wine.
Major industries include:
- Industrija motornih vozil / Adria Mobil, car manufacturing
- Krka (company), pharmaceuticals
See also
- Krka Basketball Club
- Langenhagen - the twin city of Novo Mesto
- Novo Mesto Grammar School
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census of 2002
- ^ Novo Mesto municipal site
- ^ Application for the Title of the European Capital of Culture 2012. City Municipality of Maribor. 2008. http://www.google.si/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.maribor2012.info%2Fuserfiles%2FFile%2Fapplication-form_2007%2Bsupplement_2008_v3.pdf&rct=j&q=%22city%20of%20situlas%22&ei=ldIITYbSJM7MswapzOyTAw&usg=AFQjCNGCNSUH68RWDwP15FHQPfKgYHKIFQ&sig2=Z61fUfCITjLCldkB5gYFbA&cad=rja.
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers 494
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