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Velika Bukovica (pronounced [ˈʋeːlikaˈbuːkɔʋitsa] ; German : Großbukowitz, [2] Italian : Bucovizza Grande) is a village southwest of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia. [3]
Velika Bukovica literally means 'big Bukovica', distinguishing the settlement from neighboring Mala Bukovica (literally, 'little Bukovica'). Bukovica is a common toponym and oronym in Slovenia. It is derived from the adjective bukov 'beech' (from bukev 'beech tree') and originally referred to the local vegetation. [4] The Italian name of the settlement was Bucovizza Grande.
The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Parish of Ilirska Bistrica. [5]
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Podstenje is a village north of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.
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Bukovica may refer to:
The Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica is a municipality in Slovenia. It belongs to the traditional region of Inner Carniola. The seat of the municipality is the town of Ilirska Bistrica.