Draževnik (pronounced [ˈdɾaːʒɛwnik]) is a small settlement southeast of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Draževnik
Draževnik Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°2′50.09″N 14°25′38.29″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
• Total	1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi)
Elevation	313 m (1,027 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	139
• Density	100/km2 (260/sq mi)
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Name

The name Draževnik, like similar toponyms (e.g., Draža vas, Draženci, Dražgoše), is probably derived from a Slavic personal name (such as *Dragъ/Drago, *Dražigojь, *Dražigostь) and likely refers to an early inhabitant of the place.[3] In the past it was known as Draschounik in German.[4]

History

On 18 November 1942 Italian forces killed several villagers from Draževnik in nearby Podsmreka.[5]

References

External links

• Media related to Draževnik at Wikimedia Commons
• Draževnik on Geopedia

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