Dolge Njive, Gorenja Vas–Poljane

Dolge Njive (pronounced [ˈdoːu̯ɡɛ ˈnjiːʋɛ]) is a small settlement next to Lučine in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Dolge Njive
Dolge Njive
Dolge Njive
Dolge Njive is located in Slovenia
Dolge Njive
Dolge Njive
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°3′26.21″N 14°11′43.23″E / 46.0572806°N 14.1953417°E / 46.0572806; 14.1953417
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityGorenja Vas–Poljane
Area
 • Total0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi)
Elevation
657.9 m (2,158.5 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total62
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
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Name

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The name Dolge Njive means 'long fields', referring to agricultural arrangements in the area. Dolge Njive was attested in historical sources as Dolgonibo in 1291 and Dolgeniue in 1500.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Gorenja Vas–Poljane municipal site
  3. ^ "Dolge Njive". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
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