Vyšný Orlík
| Vyšný Orlík | |
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| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Prešov |
| District | Svidník |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°21′N 21°30′E / 49.350°N 21.500°ECoordinates: 49°21′N 21°30′E / 49.350°N 21.500°E |
| Area | 14.716 km2 (5.68 sq mi) |
| Population | 413 (2004-12-31) |
| Density | 28 / km2 (73 / sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Postal code | 090 11 |
| Car plate | SK |
   Location of Vyšný Orlík in Slovakia
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  Location of Vyšný Orlík in the Prešov Region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Vyšný Orlík is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1414 and had various names throughout history such as Felsoodor (1907-1913) and later, Vyšný Orlík. The Greek Catholic church of the Accession of the Lord was established in 1793 and this village is predominately Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic.
A more detailed history with photographs can be found at....
Vyšný Orlík - The Carpathian Connection
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 283 metres and covers an area of 14.716 km². It has a population of about 413 people.
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