Brezje (pronounced [ˈbɾeːzjɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Mozirje in northern Slovenia. It lies in the hills above the left bank of the Savinja River north of Mozirje itself. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Brezje
Brezje is located in Slovenia
Brezje
Brezje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°21′13.91″N 14°58′17.58″E / 46.3538639°N 14.9715500°E / 46.3538639; 14.9715500
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityMozirje
Area
 • Total
5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Elevation
379 m (1,243 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
230
[1]

Archaeological evidence at a site in the southern part of the settlement points to prehistoric settlement in the area.[3]

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