- Poljčane
Poljčane is a small town of 3,500 people in the eastern part of
Slovenia , 35 km south ofMaribor and 35 km northeast ofCelje . The town was a part of theMunicipality ofSlovenska Bistrica . On January 1, 2006 it became an own municipality.The town lies in the
Dravinja Vally beneath Mount Boč. The town is a crossing for two important regional roads, theMaribor -Rogaška Slatina route and theCelje -Ptuj route. One of Slovenia's main rail lines runs through the town, and the town has a railway station. There are also a primary school, a health center, a post office, two supermarkets, several smallinn s and bars, and somerestaurant s. Some of these offer food andwine from the region.Poljčane attracts visitors because of mountain Boč, a popular destination for day trips with a
mountain bike or on foot. The top of the mountain offers a beautiful view of the eastern part of Slovenia.Economy
The town has some industry; mostly wood production, construction, and electronics. The surrounding area is also heavily cultivated. Many people commute to work in
Slovenska Bistrica ,Maribor ,Slovenske Konjice , andCelje .External links
* [http://users.volja.net/bozidard/ Poljčane]
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