Velike Bloke

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Velike Bloke
Velike Bloke
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°47′6.11″N 14°28′47.59″E / 45.7850306°N 14.4798861°E / 45.7850306; 14.4798861Coordinates: 45°47′6.11″N 14°28′47.59″E / 45.7850306°N 14.4798861°E / 45.7850306; 14.4798861
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Inner Carniola
Statistical region Inner Carniola–Karst
Municipality Bloke
Area
 • Total 6.37 km2 (2.46 sq mi)
Elevation 729.4 m (2,393.0 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 212
[1]

Velike Bloke is a village in the Municipality of Bloke in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Name

The name Velike Bloke literally means 'big Bloke' and originally distinguished the settlement from Male Bloke (literally, 'little Bloke'). However, after the parish church was built in Male Bloke, that settlement became known as Fara (literally, 'parish').[2]

Church

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and belongs to the Parish of Bloke.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bloke municipal site
  3. ↑ Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website

External links

Settlements
Landmarks
  • Bloke Plateau
  • Cross Cave
  • Lake Bloke
  • St. Michael's Parish Church


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