Velike Poljane (pronounced [ˈʋeːlikɛ pɔˈljaːnɛ]; German: Großpölland[2]) is a village in the Municipality of Škocjan in southeastern Slovenia (the traditional region of Lower Carniola). Within the municipality, it belongs to the Village Community of Zagrad.[3] The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[4]
Velike Poljane | |
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![]() ![]() Velike Poljane Location in Slovenia | |
Coordinates: 45°55′21.73″N 15°14′50.66″E | |
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Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
Municipality | Škocjan |
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• Total | 1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 228.9 m (751.0 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 79 |
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The local church is dedicated to Saint Thomas and belongs to the Parish of Škocjan. It is a medieval building that was restyled in the Baroque style in 1731.[5]
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Settlements | Administrative seat: Škocjan
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