Nimis
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| Comune di Nimis | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Province | Udine (UD) |
| Area | 33 km² (13 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| - Total | 2,817 |
| - Density | 85/km² (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Nimesi or Nimensi |
| Dialing code | 0432 |
| Postal code | 33045 |
| Frazioni | Monteprato, Torlano, Tamar, Pecolle, Nongruella, Ramandolo, Cergneu, Vallemontana, Chialminis |
| Patron | Gervasius and Protasius |
| - Day | 8 September |
| Website: http://www.comune.nimis.ud.it | |
This article is about the town in Italy. For the series of wooden sculptures situated along the coast in the Kullaberg Nature Reserve, Höganäs Municipality, in the northern part of Skåne County, Sweden, see Ladonia (micronation).
Nimis (Slovene: Neme) is a town of 2,817 located in the Italian province of Udine, close to the border with Slovenia. It is situated at the foot of Mount Bernadia, home to a World War I Italian fort and a sweet white wine, Ramandolo.
[edit] Geography
The town is bordered by the comuni of Attimis, Lusevera, Povoletto, Reana del Rojale, Taipana and Tarcento. According to the 1971 census, 25.4% of the population are Slovenians.
[edit] History
It was founded by the ancient Romans. Its name derives from the Latin word "Nemus". In World War II, the town was burned by the SS.
[edit] External links
- Ramandolo Protection Consortium
- Mountain Community Photogalley
- www.ItalianMade.com Article on Ramandolo wine
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