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Fun fact 5 about Novo Mesto

2025 Aerial view of Novo Mesto in Slovenia
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Leon Štukelj, a notable person from Novo Mesto, is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

Novo Mesto
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Novo Mesto

Slovenia

Country
Slovenia
Population
23.0K
Coordinates
45.80, 15.17
1386th most populous city in the world

Novo Mesto is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend of the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.

From the “Notable people” section

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