Snovik
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| Snovik | |
|---|---|
_location_map.svg.png)  Snovik | |
| Coordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°ECoordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°E | |
| Country |
 Slovenia |
| Region | Upper Carniola |
| Municipality | Kamnik |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 485.3 m (1,592.2 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 44 |
| [1] | |
Snovik is small settlement in the Tuhinj Valley in the Municipality of Kamnik in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
Based on evidence from medieval sources, the name Snovik is derived from *Jesenovik 'ash grove'.[2]
The recently developed Snovik Spa is located near Snovik. It utilizes thermal water from the area with indoor and outdoor pools and offers a range of health programs, recreational activities, and accommodation.[3]
References
- ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ↑ Snoj, Marko. 2009. Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, p. 385.
- ↑ Slovenian Tourist Board site
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