Velika Kostrevnica (pronounced [ˈʋeːlika kɔˈstɾeːu̯nitsa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šmartno pri Litiji in central Slovenia. It lies in a small valley southeast of Šmartno. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola and is included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Velika Kostrevnica
Velika Kostrevnica Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°1′36.61″N 14°52′35.9″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Šmartno pri Litiji
Area
• Total	0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Elevation	306.4 m (1,005.2 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	195
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Name

The name Velika Kostrevnica literally means 'big Kostrevnica' and distinguishes the settlement from neighboring Mala Kostrevnica (literally, 'little Kostrevnica'). The name Kostrevnica is derived from the Slovene plant name kostreva (or kostreba), referring to cockspur grass or rye brome, thus reflecting the local vegetation.[3]

Cultural heritage

There is evidence of a still unexcavated Hallstatt period burial ground near the settlement.[4]

References

External links

• Velika Kostrevnica at Geopedia
• Media related to Velika Kostrevnica at Wikimedia Commons

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