Volčje Njive

Place in Lower Carniola, Slovenia
45°56′37.74″N 15°5′13.85″E / 45.9438167°N 15.0871806°E / 45.9438167; 15.0871806Country SloveniaTraditional regionLower CarniolaStatistical regionSoutheast SloveniaMunicipalityMirnaArea
 • Total1.49 km2 (0.58 sq mi)Elevation
252.3 m (827.8 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total46[1]

Volčje Njive (pronounced [ˈʋoːu̯tʃjɛ ˈnjiːʋɛ]) is a small settlement just east of Mirna in the Municipality of Mirna in southeastern Slovenia. The municipality is included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola.

Name

Volčje Njive was attested in historical sources as Weyczakker in 1436 and as Weizakker and Wetschakker in 1455.[2]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ "Volčje Njive". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
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Municipality of Mirna
Settlements
Administrative seat: Mirna
Current
Former
  • Sveta Helena
Landmarks
  • Gradec
  • Lanšprež Castle area
  • Mirna Castle
  • Na Rojah
  • Ocvirk Hayrack
  • Peter Pavel Glavar Chapel
  • St. Helena's Church
  • St. John the Baptist's Parish Church
  • St. Peter's Church
Education
  • Sleeping Beauty Hiking Trail
Sports
  • TOM Mirna Badminton Club
Notable people
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