Country Slovenia Statistical region Central Slovenia Elevation 621 m Population 32 (2002) | Traditional region Lower Carniola Municipality Šmartno pri Litiji Area 44 ha | |
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Bukovica pri Litiji ([ˈbuːkɔʋitsa pɾi liˈtiːji]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Šmartno pri Litiji in central Slovenia. It lies in the hills east of Šmartno in the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.
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Map of 1275 Bukovica pri Litiji, Slovenia
Name
The name of the settlement was changed from Bukovica to Bukovica pri Litiji (literally, 'Bukovica near Litija') in 1953. 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.
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