Brezje pri Rožnem Dolu (pronounced [ˈbɾeːzjɛ pɾi ˈɾoːʒnɛm ˈdoːlu]; German: Bresie bei Rosenthal[2]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Semič in Slovenia. The municipality is included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. The entire area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola.[3]

Brezje pri Rožnem Dolu
Brezje pri Rožnem Dolu Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°40′23.8″N 15°8′36.54″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Semič
Area
• Total	0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Elevation	447.1 m (1,466.9 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	12
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Name

The name Brezje pri Rožnem Dolu means 'Brezje near Rožni Dol', distinguishing it from other settlements named Brezje. The name Brezje is shared with several other places in Slovenia and is derived from the word brezje 'birch grove', referring to the local vegetation.[4]

References

External links

• Brezje pri Rožnem Dolu at Geopedia

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