Pugled (pronounced [ˈpuːɡlɛt]) is a small settlement near Semič in southeastern Slovenia. It lies in the White Carniola part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The Municipality of Semič is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Pugled
Pugled is located in Slovenia
Pugled
Pugled
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°38′8.13″N 15°11′29.35″E / 45.6355917°N 15.1914861°E / 45.6355917; 15.1914861
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalitySemič
Area
 • Total0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Elevation
227.4 m (746.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total19
[1]

Name edit

The name Pugled is derived from the Slovene word pogled 'bare hill with an open view' and referred to a landscape feature.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Semič municipal site
  3. ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 316.

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