Malo Lešče () is a settlement in the

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in the

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area of southeastern

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, right on the border with

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. It is included in the traditional region of

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and is now part of the

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.Metlika municipal site
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References

External links

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Malo Lešče on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Metlika {{Metlika-geo-stub