ruotii
Ruotii is a lesser-known but historically significant region located in the southern part of the historical province of Carinthia, now part of modern-day Austria. The name "Ruoti" or "Ruotii" is derived from the Old High German word *ruoti*, meaning "clearing" or "open land," reflecting its early agricultural and pastoral origins. The area is situated along the Drava River, near the border with Slovenia, and has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by archaeological findings such as Celtic and Roman settlements.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Ruotii was part of the Carantanian March, a frontier region under the control
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Ruotii, like much of Carinthia, experienced political tensions due
Today, Ruotii is an unincorporated part of the municipality of Klagenfurt-Land in Carinthia. The region retains