Velika Bukovica
Velika Bukovica (; , ) is a village southwest of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia. 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.