Osijek


 
 

Osijek (Hungarian: Esz?k; German: Esseg) is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 114,616 in 2001. Absolute majority of its citizens are Croats with 86.58% (2001 census).

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It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of Slavonia (eastern Croatia), as well as the administrative center of the Osijek-Baranja county.

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Osijek is located on the right bank of the Drava river, 25 km upstream of its confluence into the Danube, at an elevation of 94 m. Transportation links include major railway and highway junctions, a river port, and a regional airport.

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Croatia: The Republic of Croatia is a crescent-shaped country in Europe bordering the Mediterranean, Central Europe and the Balkans. Its capital is Zagreb. In recent history, it was a republic in the SFR Yugoslavia, but it achieved independence in 1991. It is a candidate for membership of the European Union....

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Introduction
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History
Sights and events
Surroundings
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