Šmihel pri Novem Mestu
Šmihel pri Novem Mestu (pronounced [ʃmiˈxeːu̯ pɾi ˈnɔːʋɛm ˈmeːstu]; Slovene: Šmihel pri Novem mestu) is a former village in southeastern Slovenia in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It was annexed by the city of Novo Mesto in 1979, ending its existence as an independent settlement.[1]
Šmihel pri Novem Mestu | |
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 Postcard of Šmihel pri Novem Mestu (1st half of the 20th century) | |
  Šmihel pri Novem Mestu Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°47′30.33″N 15°10′4.7″E | |
| Country |  |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Southwest Slovenia |
| Municipality | Novo Mesto |
Name
The name Šmihel is derived from *šent Mihael 'Saint Michael' (via *Šm̩mihel) and refers to the parish church in the settlement.[2] The name of the village was changed from Šmihel to Šmihel pri Novem mestu in 1952.[1]
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References
- Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 416.
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