Papirnica (pronounced [paˈpiːɾnitsa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Škofja Loka in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
Papirnica | |
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  Papirnica Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°10′56.84″N 14°18′29.84″E / 46.1824556°N 14.3082889°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Upper Carniola |
| Municipality | Škofja Loka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 381.8 m (1,252.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 61 |
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Name
editThe name Papirnica literally means 'paper factory'. In the 18th century paper was manufactured at the Pirman farm in the village.[2]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Savnik, Roman (1968). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 1. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 368.
External links
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