Velika Bukovica (pronounced [ˈʋeːlika ˈbuːkɔʋitsa]; German: Großbukowitz,[2] Italian: Bucovizza Grande) is a village southwest of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]

Velika Bukovica
Velika Bukovica Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°32′41.83″N 14°13′28.43″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Inner Carniola
Statistical region	Littoral–Inner Carniola
Municipality	Ilirska Bistrica
Area
• Total	4.28 km2 (1.65 sq mi)
Elevation	475.9 m (1,561.4 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	184
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Name

Velika Bukovica literally means 'big Bukovica', distinguishing the settlement from neighboring Mala Bukovica (literally, 'little Bukovica'). 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] The Italian name of the settlement was Bucovizza Grande.

Church

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Parish of Ilirska Bistrica.[5]

References

External links

• Velika Bukovica on Geopedia

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