This is the 408th most frequent Slovenian word.
območje
"Območje" means "area" or "region" in English.
In this sentence, 'območje' means 'area,' referring to a specific, defined location or region with particular characteristics or designation, namely a nature reserve.
To območje je zaščiteno kot naravni rezervat.
This area is protected as a nature reserve.
Here, 'območje' is used to signify a broad, recognized region defined by geographic boundaries, in this case, the Alps.
Študirali smo geografsko območje Alp.
We studied the geographical region of the Alps.
In this usage, 'območje' describes the spatial extent or vicinity of a city, focusing on its general boundaries or surroundings.