Berinjek (pronounced [bɛˈɾiːnjɛk]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Litija in central Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Central Sava Statistical Region; until January 2014 the municipality was part of the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]
Berinjek | |
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  Berinjek Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°2′3.38″N 15°1′50.67″E / 46.0342722°N 15.0307417°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Sava |
| Municipality | Litija |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 742.8 m (2,437.0 ft) |
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Name
editBerinjek was attested in historical documents as Berynak and Perinakch in 1420, and as Wernekg in 1463, among other spellings.[3]
History
editBerinjek was a hamlet of Suhadole until 1995, when it was made a separate settlement.[4]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Municipality of Litija website
- ^ "Berinjek". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Berinjek.
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