Nova Oselica (pronounced [ˈnɔːʋa ˈoːsɛlitsa]; German: Neuoßlitz[2]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]

Nova Oselica
Village
Nova Oselica Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°5′38.55″N 14°1′36.1″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Upper Carniola
Municipality	Gorenja Vas–Poljane
Area
• Total	0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation	808.9 m (2,653.9 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	17
• Density	21/km2 (55/sq mi)
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Name

The name Nova Oselica literally means 'new Oselica' (in contrast to nearby Stara Oselica 'old Oselica'). The origin of the name Oselica is uncertain, but is likely derived from the common noun osel 'donkey' (or from the surname Osel derived from that noun). A less likely possibility, argued against by medieval transcriptions, is that the name is derived from the plant name oselica 'pepper-saxifrage'. The toponym Oslica has the same etymology.[4]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk. It was built on the site of an older church in the mid-18th century. The main altar is made of stone and dates to 1818.[5]

References

External links

• Media related to Nova Oselica at Wikimedia Commons
• Nova Oselica on Geopedia

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