Hrastje (pronounced [ˈxɾaːstjɛ]) is a small settlement in the foothills of the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Hrastje
Hrastje Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°48′51.61″N 15°17′54.68″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Šentjernej
Area
• Total	1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Elevation	238.2 m (781.5 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	95
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Name

The name Hrastje is derived from the Slovene common noun hrast 'oak', referring to the local vegetation.[3]

Castle

Gracar Turn is a 14th-century castle on the northern outskirts of the village.[4]

References

External links

• Media related to Hrastje, Šentjernej at Wikimedia Commons
• Hrastje on Geopedia

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