Rakitnik
Place in Inner Carniola, Slovenia
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Rakitnik (pronounced [ɾaˈkiːtnik]; Italian: Rachiteni) is a village settlement south of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]
Country
Slovenia
SloveniaElevation522.4 m (1,714 ft)
Rakitnik | |
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  Rakitnik Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°44′50.29″N 14°11′42.61″E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
| Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
| Municipality | Postojna |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 522.4 m (1,714 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 159 |
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The Postojna Airfield, sometimes also referred to as the Rakitnik Airfield, a grass-covered sports airfield, is located just north of the settlement.[3]
Church
The local church is dedicated to the Betrothal of Mary and belongs to the Parish of Matenja Vas.[4]
