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Slovaks Of Croatia
Slovaks are one of the recognized autochthonous minorities of Croatia. According to 2011 census, there were 4,753 Slovaks in the country. History Slovaks mainly migrated to Croatia in the 19th century, and to a much lesser extent in the 20th century. Many were peasants from the poverty-stricken region of Kysuce in northwestern Slovakia.Vazanova, Jadranka. ''Ceremonial wedding tunes in the context of Slovak traditional culture''. Proquest Information and Learning: Ann Arbor, 2008. Several notable Croatians are of Slovak descent, including philologist cardinal Juraj Haulik, Bogoslav Šulek and writer August Šenoa. Slovaks are officially recognized as an autochthonous national minority, and as such, together with the Czechs of Croatia, elect a special representative to the Croatian Parliament. Geographic representation Most Croatian Slovaks live in the region of Slavonia, with the majority residing in the Osijek-Baranja and the Vukovar-Syrmia counties. The following we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croatian Language
Croatian (; ' ) is the standardized variety of the Serbo-Croatian pluricentric language used by Croats, principally in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Serbian province of Vojvodina, and other neighboring countries. It is the official and literary standard of Croatia and one of the official languages of the European Union. Croatian is also one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a recognized minority language in Serbia and neighboring countries. Standard Croatian is based on the most widespread dialect of Serbo-Croatian, Shtokavian, more specifically on Eastern Herzegovinian, which is also the basis of Standard Serbian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin. In the mid-18th century, the first attempts to provide a Croatian literary standard began on the basis of the Neo-Shtokavian dialect that served as a supraregional ''lingua franca'' pushing back regional Chakavian, Kajkavian, and Shtokavian vernaculars. The decisive role was played by Croatian Vukovi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slavonia
Slavonia (; hr, Slavonija) is, with Dalmatia, Croatia proper, and Istria, one of the four historical regions of Croatia. Taking up the east of the country, it roughly corresponds with five Croatian counties: Brod-Posavina, Osijek-Baranja, Požega-Slavonia, Virovitica-Podravina, and Vukovar-Syrmia, although the territory of the counties includes Baranya, and the definition of the western extent of Slavonia as a region varies. The counties cover or 22.2% of Croatia, inhabited by 806,192—18.8% of Croatia's population. The largest city in the region is Osijek, followed by Slavonski Brod and Vinkovci. Slavonia is located in the Pannonian Basin, largely bordered by the Danube, Drava, and Sava rivers. In the west, the region consists of the Sava and Drava valleys and the mountains surrounding the Požega Valley, and plains in the east. Slavonia enjoys a moderate continental climate with relatively low precipitation. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, which ruled the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soljani
Soljani ( sk, Soľany) are a village in Cvelferija in the southernmost part of Vukovar-Syrmia County. From the 2011 census the village had a population of 1241 inhabitants. Name The name of the village in Croatian is plural. History It was first mentioned in 1329 as ''“Sauly, Sali posessio”'', and since then the village name has been connected with the word ''“salt”'' (sol means salt in Croatian). During the Roman Empire the village was plotted on the history maps as ''“Saldis”'', and one of the main Roman roads that lead to Sirmium (Sremska Mitrovica) went via Saldis. The village's greatest development was during the 18th and the 19th century when the Slovaks from Vojvodina and Slovakia settled there. Today their descendants are the biggest minority in the village. Geography It is located 25 km southeast of Županja, 18 km east of Brčko (Bosnia). Demographics Slovaks in Soljani Slovak community settled in the village in 30s and 40s years of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markovac Našički
Markovac Našički is a settlement in region Slavonia, Osijek-Baranja County, near Našice, Croatia. Population is 1,586 (2011). In Markovac is situated a private Bizik family Zoo. Between Markovac and Nasice is situated an accumulation Lake Lapovac Lake Lapovac is an accumulation lake located between Našice and Markovac Našički, in Croatia , image_flag = Flag of Croatia.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Croatia.svg , anthem = "Lijep .... Population References Populated places in Osijek-Baranja County {{OsijekBaranja-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurjevac Punitovački
Jurjevac Punitovački is a village in Croatia, part of the municipality of Punitovci, population 787 (2011). References Populated places in Osijek-Baranja County {{OsijekBaranja-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drenje, Osijek-Baranja County
Drenje ( hu, Drenye, sr-Cyrl, Дрење) is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia. There are 2,700 inhabitants, 95.7% of whom are Croats (2001 census). Politics Minority councils Directly elected minority councils and representatives are tasked with consulting tasks for the local or regional authorities in which they are advocating for minority rights and interests, integration into public life and participation in the management of local affairs. At the 2023 Croatian national minorities councils and representatives elections Serbs of Croatia The Serbs of Croatia ( sh-Cyrl-Latn, separator=" / ", Срби у Хрватској, Srbi u Hrvatskoj) or Croatian Serbs ( sh-Cyrl-Latn, separator=" / ", хрватски Срби, hrvatski Srbi) constitute the largest national minority in Cro ... fulfilled legal requirements to elect 10 members municipal minority councils of the Drenje Municipality but the elections were not held due to the lack of candidates. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koška
Koška is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia. There are 3,980 inhabitants, 89.5% of whom are Croats, Serbs 6.78% and Slovaks 1.38% (2011 census). The rest of population is made up mainly of Slovaks and Serbs. The settlements in the municipality are: Andrijevac, Branimirovac, Breznica Našička, Koška, Ledenik, Lug Subotički, Niza, Normanci, Ordanja, Topoline Topoline is a village in Croatia , image_flag = Flag of Croatia.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Croatia.svg , anthem = "Lijepa naša domovino"("Our Beautiful Homeland") , image_map = , .... References External links * Municipalities of Croatia {{OsijekBaranja-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vrbanja, Croatia
Vrbanja ( sk, Vrbanja, hu, Vérbánya) is a village and a municipality in Croatia. Etymology Vrbanja is named after the Croatian word for willows (). Population The municipality has a population of 5,174, in the following settlements: * Soljani, population 1,245 * Strošinci, population 492 * Vrbanja, population 2,203 By ethnicity, 96.48% are Croats, while the largest minority consists of Slovaks (1.38%), per census 2001. Notable people Elizabeta Burg, Croatian Beauty Pageant and Miss Universe Top 16 finalist Image:Vrbanja-School.JPG, School in Vrbanja Image:Crkva u Vrbanji.JPG, Church today See also *Vukovar-Syrmia County *Cvelferija * Drenovci Drenovci ( hu, Drenóc, german: Drenowitz) is a village and municipality in the Vukovar-Syrmia County in Croatia. The municipality is part of Slavonia. Population According to the 2011 census, there are 5,174 inhabitants, in the following se ... References Municipalities of Croatia Populated places in Sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lipovljani
Lipovljani () is a municipality in Croatian Slavonia in the Sisak-Moslavina County. It has a population of 4,101 (2001 census), 85.7% which are Croats. Other notable minorities are Ukrainians (4.3%), Slovaks (3%), and Czechs (2.4%). Lipovljani has the oldest Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church because it was founded by early Ukrainian immigrants at the time of the Austria-Hungary Empire. History In the late 19th and early 20th century, Lipovljani was part of the Požega County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. Notable people * Nina Kraljić, Croatian singer See also *Lipovljani railway station Lipovljani railway station ( hr, Željeznička stanica Lipovljani) is a railway station on Dugo Selo–Novska railway in Croatia. Located in Lipovljani. Railroad continued to Banova Jaruga in one and the other direction to Novska. Lipovljani ra ... References Municipalities of Croatia Slavonia Populated places in Sisak-Moslavina County {{SisakMoslavina-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punitovci
Punitovci ( sk, Punitovci, hu, Panyit) is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia. There are a total of 1,803 inhabitants. In the 2011 census, 62% were Croats and 37% were Slovaks. The population is distributed in four settlements: * Josipovac Punitovački * Jurjevac Punitovački * Krndija * Punitovci Politics Minority councils Directly elected minority councils and representatives are tasked with consulting tasks for the local or regional authorities in which they are advocating for minority rights and interests, integration into public life and participation in the management of local affairs. At the 2023 Croatian national minorities councils and representatives elections The 2023 Croatian national minorities councils and representatives elections ( hr, Izbori za članove vijeća i predstavnike nacionalnih manjina) were held on 7 May in certain regional (counties) and local administrative units (municipalities and ... Slovaks of Croatia fulfilled legal requ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Našice
Našice () is a town in eastern Croatia, located on the northern slopes of the Krndija mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of regional hub Osijek. Administratively it belongs to Osijek-Baranja County. Geography Našice is located on the D2 state road Varaždin– Virovitica–Našice–Osijek and the Varaždin–Dalj railway. Economy Chief occupations are farming and angling on 11 km2 of fishing ground. Major industries include metal processing, cement, (at ''Našice cement''), the stone excavation. Also wood processing, textiles and food. History The town was first mentioned in 1229 under the name of ''Nekche''. In the 13th century, the Knights Templar came to Našice and built a church. It was conquered by Ottoman Empire in 1541 and was part of Sanjak of Pojega till Austrian conquest in 1687. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Našice was a district capital in the Virovitica County of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. Significant part of town was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
