Veliki Okič (pronounced [ˈʋeːliki ˈoːkitʃ], German: Großokitsch[3]) is a settlement in the Haloze Hills in eastern Slovenia. It lies close to the border with Croatia in the Municipality of Videm. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[4]

Veliki Okič
Veliki Okič is located in Slovenia
Veliki Okič
Veliki Okič
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°19′25.94″N 15°57′51.85″E / 46.3238722°N 15.9644028°E / 46.3238722; 15.9644028
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityVidem
Area
 • Total
2.99 km2 (1.15 sq mi)
Elevation
308.1 m (1,010.8 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total
84
[2]

Name

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The name Veliki Okič literally means 'big Okič', contrasting with Mali Okič (literally, 'little Okič') in the neighboring Municipality of Cirkulane. In the past, Veliki Okič was much larger than Mali Okič (e.g., in 1900 they had populations of 288 vs. 92, respectively),[3] but today Mali Okič has a larger population.

References

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  1. ^ "Naselje Veliki Okič". Krajevna imena. Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  3. ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 4: Štajersko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1904. p. 236.
  4. ^ Videm municipal site
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