Country Slovenia Statistical region Lower Sava Area 230 ha Municipality Municipality of Sevnica | Traditional region Styria Elevation 399 m Population 77 (2002) | |
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Veliki Cirnik ([ˈʋeːliki ˈtsiːɾnik]; German: Großzirnik) is a village in the Municipality of Sevnica in east-central Slovenia. It lies southwest of Šentjanž in the historical region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.
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Map of 8297 Veliki Cirnik, Slovenia
Name
The name Veliki Cirnik literally means 'big Cirnik', distinguishing the village from neighboring Mali Cirnik pri Šentjanžu (literally, 'little Cirnik near Šentjanž'). The name Cirnik is derived from the Slovene common noun cer 'Turkey oak', thus referring to the local vegetation.
Church
The local church is dedicated to the Feast of the Cross and belongs to the Parish of Šentrupert. It dates to the late 16th or early 17th century.
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