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 Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°54′21.49″N 14°59′30.74″E / 45.9059694°N 14.9918722°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
| Municipality | Trebnje |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 274.5 m (900.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 32 |
| [1] | |
Iron Age and Roman-period artefacts have been found at sites near the settlement.[3]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Trebnje municipal site
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers ešd 9682 & 26497
External links
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