Snovik
Snovik | |
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Snovik Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°13′58.91″N 14°42′35.89″E / 46.2330306°N 14.7099694°E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Kamnik |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 485.3 m (1,592.2 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 44 |
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Snovik (pronounced [snɔˈʋiːk]) is a small settlement in the Tuhinj Valley in the Municipality of Kamnik in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
Name
Based on evidence from medieval sources, the name Snovik is derived from *Jesenovik 'ash grove'.[2]
Snovik Spa
The recently developed Snovik Spa is located near Snovik. It utilizes thermal water from the area with indoor and outdoor pools and offers a range of health programs, recreational activities, and accommodation.[3]
References
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 385.
- ^ Slovenian Tourist Board site
External links
- Media related to Snovik at Wikimedia Commons
- Snovik on Geopedia
- Snovik Spa site