Kerinov Grm

Kerinov Grm (pronounced [kɛˈɾiːnɔu̯ ˈɡəɾm]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Krško in southeastern Slovenia. It was established as an autonomous settlement in 2010.[2] On 1 January 2012, it had an area of 3.99 hectares (9.9 acres) and 134 inhabitants.[2] Kerinov Grm is a Romani settlement.[3][4][5] A museum of Romani culture named the Old House (Slovene: Stara hiša) opened in April 2013[6] and there is a preschool in the settlement for Romani children.[7]

Kerinov Grm
United States ambassador Thomas B. Robertson visiting the Romani settlement of Kerinov Grm (2005)
Kerinov Grm
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°54′19″N 15°29′26″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Population
 (2012)
 • Total134
[1]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. "Kerinov Grm". Place Names. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  3. "Streljanje v romskem naselju Kerinov grm" (Shooting in the Romani Settlement of Kerinov Grm). 24ur.com. 24 February 2009.
  4. "Gradnja ceste v romsko naselje Kerinov grm" (Road Construction to the Romani Settlement of Kerinov Grm). Municipality of Krško.
  5. "Nova dovozna cesta v romsko naselje Kerinov grm" (New Road to the Romani Settlement of Kerinov Grm). Siol.net. 13 August 2009.
  6. "V Kerinovem Grmu so odprli romski muzej" [Romani Museum Opens in Kerinov Grm]. MMC RTV Slovenija (in Slovenian). 18 April 2013.
  7. "V Kerinovem Grmu bo romski vrtec" (To Build Romani Preschool in Kerinov Grm). Posavje.info. 29 May 2010.
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