Posavje

The Posavje region is located in southeastern Slovenia. It spreads along the lower part of the Sava River stream, on the border with Croatia. In terms of its acreage, it is the second smallest region in Slovenia, for it has only 885 km2 and covers 4.4. per cent of Slovenia’s territory. The neighboring regions are the Savinja region in the North and Southeast Slovenia region in the West.       

According to the 2003 census, 70.262 people lived in the region, which represents 3.5 per cent of Slovenia’s population. The region represents approximately 4.5 per cent of the Slovenian territory and covers 885 km². It is not highly populated; there are 79 people per km². The inhabitants live in 409 settlements. The following municipalities are part of the Posavje region: Krško, Brežice, Sevnica and Kostanjevica na Krki.

The Posavje region is a popular tourist destination due to its cultural, natural, and historical riches. Extraordinary culinary delights, high quality wines and towns with their rich heritage offer a lot of opportunities for both fun and relaxation. There are numerous walking paths, riding routes, golf courses and spas.