Kum (;
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) is the highest peak in the
Slovenia
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Sava Hills
The Sava Hills () are the eastern part of the Slovene Prealps. They are oriented in the east-west direction and are located to the north and south of the Sava River in central and eastern Slovenia, among the Ljubljana Basin to the west, the Ce ...
. Its summit is at above sea level. The mountain is also called the "Sava
Triglav
Triglav (; ; ), with an elevation of , is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the highest peak of the Julian Alps. The mountain is the pre-eminent symbol of the Slovene nation, appearing on the Coat of arms of Slovenia, coat of arms and Flag ...
" () because it is the highest peak in the region. There are a number of structures at the summit, notably a church dedicated to
Saint Agnes
Agnes of Rome (21 January 304) is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican Communion and Lutheranism, Lutheran Chu ...
from the 17th century and a transmitter. It belongs to the settlement of
Ključevica.
Climate
See also
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Mountains of Slovenia
Mountains of Slovenia are part of the Alps and of the Dinarides.
Alps
The Alps in Slovenia can be divided into:
*Julian Alps () in the northwestern part of Slovenia. The highest peak is Mount Triglav - 2,864 metres (9,396 feet) above sea.http:/ ...
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Mountains of Lower Carniola
Municipality of Trbovlje
One-thousanders of Slovenia
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