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Brje pri Koprivi (pronounced [ˈbəɾjɛ pɾi kɔˈpɾiːʋi]) is a small settlement southeast of Kopriva in the Municipality of Sežana in the Littoral region of Slovenia.[2]

Brje pri Koprivi
Brje pri Koprivi Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°46′36.32″N 13°50′30.81″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Littoral
Statistical region	Coastal–Karst
Municipality	Sežana
Area
• Total	1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi)
Elevation	281 m (922 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	23
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Name

The name Brje pri Koprivi literally means 'Brje near Kopriva'. The name Brje is derived from *Brjane 'hill dwellers', ultimately from Common Slavic *bьrdo 'hill'. Like other settlements with the same name (e.g., Brje, Brje pri Komnu), it is thus a geographical designation for the original inhabitants.[3]

History

It was settled by the Uskoks, as evidenced by the surnames Jurca, Novič, and Gulič as well as the former church (demolished in 1802) dedicated to the Prophet Elijah.[4]

References

External links

• Media related to Brje pri Koprivi at Wikimedia Commons
• Brje pri Koprivi on Geopedia

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