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Bloška Polica

Coordinates: 45°45′35.89″N 14°28′10.01″E / 45.7599694°N 14.4694472°E / 45.7599694; 14.4694472
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Bloška Polica
Bloška Polica is located in Slovenia
Bloška Polica
Bloška Polica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°45′35.89″N 14°28′10.01″E / 45.7599694°N 14.4694472°E / 45.7599694; 14.4694472
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityCerknica
Area
 • Total
4.17 km2 (1.61 sq mi)
Elevation
682.2 m (2,238.2 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
89
 • Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
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Bloška Polica (pronounced [ˈbloːʃka pɔˈliːtsa]) is a village east of Grahovo in the Municipality of Cerknica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Name

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Bloška Polica was attested in written sources as Oblackher Politz in 1384 and Polcz ze Obluk in 1397.[3]

Church

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Saint Vincent's Church

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Vincent and belongs to the Parish of Stari Trg.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Cerknica municipal site
  3. ^ "Bloška Polica". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  4. ^ Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website
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