Virštanj () is a settlement in the

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in eastern

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. It is best known as a

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-producing area. It is part of the traditional region of

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and is now included in the

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References

External links

Virštanj on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Podčetrtek {{Podčetrtek-geo-stub