Osojnik, Železniki

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Osojnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°11′15.36″N14°6′51.45″E / 46.1876000°N 14.1142917°E / 46.1876000; 14.1142917 Coordinates: 46°11′15.36″N14°6′51.45″E / 46.1876000°N 14.1142917°E / 46.1876000; 14.1142917
Country Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia
Traditional Region Upper Carniola
Statistical region Upper Carniola
Municipality Železniki
Elevation 773.4 m (2,537.4 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 10
[1]

Osojnik (pronounced  [ɔˈsoːi̯nik] ) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Železniki in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

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References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia


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