Velika Bukovica (; ,Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 134. ) is a village southwest of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.Ilirska Bistrica municipal site
Name Velika Bukovica literally means 'big Bukovica', distinguishing the settlement from neighboring Mala Bukovica (literally, 'little Bukovica'). Bukovica is a common toponym and oronym in Slovenia. It is derived from the adjective bukov 'beech' (from bukev 'beech tree') and originally referred to the local vegetation. The Italian name of the settlement was Bucovizza Grande.
Church The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Parish of Ilirska Bistrica.
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External links Velika Bukovica on Geopedia