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==Geography== The region is crossed by the [[Julian Alps]] and the [[Karawanks]]. The highest mountain peaks are [[Nanos (plateau)|Nanos]], {{convert|4200|ft}}; [[Vremščica]], {{convert|3360|ft}}; [[Snežnik (mountain)|Snežnik]], {{convert|5900|ft}}; and [[Triglav]], {{convert|9300|ft}}. The main rivers are the [[Sava]], [[Tržič Bistrica]], [[Kokra]], [[Kamnik Bistrica]], [[Sora (river)|Sora]], [[Ljubljanica]], [[Mirna (Sava)|Mirna]], [[Krka (Sava)|Krka]], and [[Kupa|Kolpa]] rivers. Notable lakes include [[Black Lake (Triglav Lakes Valley)|Black Lake]] ({{langx|sl|Črno jezero}}), [[Lake Bohinj]], [[Lake Bled]], and [[Lake Cerknica]]. Nearby is the [[Ljubljana Marsh]], and a series of hot and mineral springs which can be found at [[Dolenjske Toplice]], [[Šmarješke Toplice]], and [[Medija Thermal Spa|Izlake]].<ref name=CE>{{Catholic Encyclopedia |wstitle=Krain |volume=8 |first=Martin Davorin |last=Krmpotić |inline=1}}</ref> Agriculture thrived more in Upper Carniola than in Lower Carniola. The [[Vipava Valley]] was especially famous for its wine and vegetables, and for its mild climate. The average temperature was {{convert|56|°F}} in spring, {{convert|77|°F}} in summer, {{convert|59|°F}} in autumn, and {{convert|26|°F}} in winter.<br> In 1910 the main railroads were the Southern, Prince Rudolf, Bohinj, Kamnik, Lower Carniola, and Vrhnika railroads. The principal cities and towns in the region were [[Kamnik]], [[Kranj]], [[Tržič]], [[Vrhnika]], [[Vipava, Vipava|Vipava]], [[Idrija]], [[Turjak]], [[Ribnica, Ribnica|Ribnica]], [[Metlika]], [[Novo Mesto]], and [[Vače]].<ref name=CE/>
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