Mokra Gora
Mokra Gora
Мокра Гора | |
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Village | |
Mokra Gora railway station in September 2003. | |
Mokra Gora | |
| Coordinates (railway station): 43°47′33″N 19°30′25″E / 43.792478°N 19.506933°E | |
| Country | Serbia |
| Statistical region | Šumadija and Western Serbia |
| District | Zlatibor District |
| Municipality | Užice |
| Area | |
• Total | 47.74 km2 (18.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 729 m (2,392 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 549 |
| • Density | 11.5/km2 (29.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | +1 |
| Postal code | 31243 |
| Area code | 031 |
Mokra Gora (Serbian Cyrillic: Мокра Гора, lit. 'Wet Mountain', pronounced [mɔ̝̂kraː ɡɔ̝̌ra]) is a village located in the city of Užice, southwestern Serbia. It is situated on the northern slopes of the Zlatibor Mountains. Emphasis on historical reconstruction has made it into a popular tourist center with unique attractions.
Mokra Gora has become popular after 2003 reconstruction of a narrow gauge railway called Šargan Eight which is unique in the world. Its route viewed from the sky, looks like the number eight.