Griže (pronounced [ˈɡɾiːʒɛ], German: Grische[2]) is a village in the Municipality of Sežana in the traditional Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2] It is now generally regarded as part of the Slovenian Littoral.[3]

Griže
Griže is located in Slovenia
Griže
Griže
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°45′22.75″N 13°56′35.13″E / 45.7563194°N 13.9430917°E / 45.7563194; 13.9430917
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLittoral
Statistical regionCoastal–Karst
MunicipalitySežana
Area
 • Total
6.87 km2 (2.65 sq mi)
Elevation
407 m (1,335 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
51
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Parish of Vrabče.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 142.
  3. ^ Sežana municipal site Archived 2010-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008 Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
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