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Draževnik

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Draževnik (pronounced [ˈdɾaːʒɛwnik]) is a small settlement southeast of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

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Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
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Draževnik
Draževnik is located in Slovenia
Draževnik
Draževnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°2′50.09″N 14°25′38.29″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityDobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
  Total
1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi)
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
139
  Density101/km2 (263/sq mi)
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Name

The name Draževnik, like similar toponyms (e.g., Draža vas, Draženci, Dražgoše), is probably derived from a Slavic personal name (such as *Dragъ/Drago, *Dražigojь, *Dražigostь) and likely refers to an early inhabitant of the place.[3] In the past it was known as Draschounik in German.[4]

History

On 18 November 1942 Italian forces killed several villagers from Draževnik in nearby Podsmreka.[5]

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