Bukovica (pronounced [ˈbuːkɔʋitsa]; German: Bukowitz[2]) is a small settlement west of the town of Ribnica in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]

Bukovica
Bukovica Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°43′57.59″N 14°42′22.11″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Ribnica
Area
• Total	0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation	508.5 m (1,668.3 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	94
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Name

Bukovica is a common toponym and oronym in Slovenia. It is derived from the adjective bukov 'beech' (from bukev 'beech tree') and originally referred to the local vegetation.[4] In the past the German name was Bukowitz.[2]

References

External links

• Bukovica on Geopedia

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