Rakitnik
Rakitnik (pronounced [ɾaˈkiːtnik]; Italian: Rachiteni) is a village settlement south of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]
Rakitnik | |
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![]() ![]() Rakitnik Location in Slovenia | |
Coordinates: 45°44′50.29″N 14°11′42.61″E | |
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Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Postojna |
Area | |
• Total | 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 522.4 m (1,713.9 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 159 |
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The Postojna Airfield, sometimes also referred to as the Rakitnik Airfield, a grass-covered sports airfield, is located just north of the settlement.[3]
Church
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Betrothal of Mary Church
The local church is dedicated to the Betrothal of Mary and belongs to the Parish of Matenja Vas.[4]
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- Postojna municipal site
- Postojna Airfield site Archived 2009-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
- Koper Diocese list of churches Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
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