Zagreb

Zagreb (pronounced: {{IPA|}}) is the capital city of Croatia. The city's population was 779,145 in 2001. It is situated between the southern slopes of Medvednica mountain and the northern bank of the Sava river, it is 120 m above sea level, located at {{coor dm|45|48|N|15|58|E|}}.

City government

The City of Zagreb has the status of a county within Croatia. The city government is led by the Mayor who is elected by the City Assembly.

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The current Mayor of Zagreb is Milan Bandi? (SDP).

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The City Assembly is composed of 51 representatives, presided by Tatjana Holjevac (ind. rep.), coming from the following political parties:

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• Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP) 19
• Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) 7
• Croatian Party of Rights (HSP) 6
• Croatian People's Party (HNS) 4
• Croatian Party of Pensioners (HSU) 3
• Croatian Peasant Party (HSS) 3
• Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS) 1
• Democratic Centre (DC) 1
• Independent 7

Based on the results of elections held in 2005.

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