Benečija (pronounced [bɛnɛˈtʃiːja]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Trebnje in eastern Slovenia. It lies on the right bank of the Temenica River, just southwest of Trebnje. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Benečija
Benečija is located in Slovenia
Benečija
Benečija
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°54′21.49″N 14°59′30.74″E / 45.9059694°N 14.9918722°E / 45.9059694; 14.9918722
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityTrebnje
Area
 • Total1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Elevation
274.5 m (900.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total32
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Iron Age and Roman-period artefacts have been found at sites near the settlement.[3]

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