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Žlan

Žlan (pronounced [ˈʒlaːn]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Bohinj in the Upper Carniola region of northwestern Slovenia.

Geography

Žlan is located in the mountainous Upper Carniola region, at an elevation of about . The settlement lies near Bohinjska Bistrica, and a trail to the peak of Črna Prst passes through the area.

Name

Žlan was attested in historical sources as Schlan and Shlan in 1763–1787. It may be a borrowing from Bavarian German *Schlewn, which is presumed borrowed from Slovene žleb 'gorge, ravine', thus referring to the local geography.

Natural features

The area around Žlan is rich in forests and mountain paths. A spring near Žlan provides fresh water to the Bohinj area.

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