Osijek

Coat of Arms
Latitude	45.55°N
Longitude	18.68°E
Mayor	Anto Đapić
Surface (km²)	169 km²
Population (2001)	114,616 [1]
Time zone (UTC)	UTC+1 Central European Time

Osijek (pronounced: [ˈɔsjɛk]) is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 114,616 in 2001. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative center of Osijek-Baranja county. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... Latitude, usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter phi, , gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the equator. ... Longitude, sometimes denoted by the Greek letter λ (lambda),[1][2] describes the location of a place on Earth east or west of a north-south line called the Prime Meridian. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Anto Đapić (b. ... An open surface with X-, Y-, and Z-contours shown. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... ... ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing summer time Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Coat of arms Slavonia (Croatian: Slavonija) is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia. ...

Osijek is located on the right bank of the river Drava, 25km upstream of its confluence with the Danube, at an elevation of 94m. Transport links include major railway and highway junctions, a river port, and a regional airport. A full motorway, linking the important city to the rest of the Croatian motorway network and the major Pan-European corridor 5c, is well under construction and will reach Osijek by 2008. The Drava at Drávaszabolcs, Hungary The Drava at Vízvár, Hungary The Drava at Maribor, Slovenia The Drava (German: Drau, Slovenian, Croatian and Italian: Drava, Hungarian: Dráva) is a river in southern Central Europe. ... Confluence of Rhine and Mosel at Koblenz In geography, a confluence describes the point where two rivers meet and become one, usually when a tributary joins a more major river. ... The Danube (ancient Danuvius, Iranian *dānu, meaning river or stream, ancient Greek Istros) is the longest river in the European Union and Europes second longest river. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Categories: Stub | Commercial item transport and distribution | Transportation ... The ten Pan-European transport corridors were defined at the second Pan-European transport Conference in Crete, March 1994, as routes in Central and Eastern Europe that required major investment over the next ten to fifteen years. ...

Name

The name was given to the city due to its position on elevated ground which prevented the city being flooded by the local swamp waters. Its name Osijek comes from the word "oseka" which means "ebb tide" refers to the place of the ebb tide which was suitable for settlement.

Due to its past and its history within the Habsburg Monarchy and briefly in the Ottoman Empire and also due to the presence of German and Hungarian minorities throughout its history, Osijek also has (or had) its names in other languages, notably Hungarian: Eszék, German: Esseg, Latin: Essec, Turkish: Ösek. All those names were adjusted variations to the original Croatian given name. In Roman times Osijek was called Mursa. The Habsburg Monarchy, often called Austrian Monarchy or simply Austria, are the territories ruled by the Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg, and then by the successor House of Habsburg-Lorraine, between 1526 and 1867/1918. ... Motto دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1680, see: list of territories Capital Söğüt (1299–1326) Bursa (1326–65) Edirne (1365–1453) Constantinople (Ä°stanbul, 1453–1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 Osman I  - 1918–22 Mehmed VI... Latin was the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ...

Institutions and industries

Osijek

Osijek (Croatia)

Major institutions in the city include the University Josip Juraj Strossmayer (established in 1975), the Croatian National Theatre, the Museum of Slavonia (established in 1877), and the printing house dating to 1735. The city also has several gymnasiums, the oldest of which dates to 1729, a drawing school from the 19th century, a zoological garden, a centre for the promotion of livestock breeding, and an institute for sugar beet farming. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2631x2170, 462 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Osijek Slavonski Brod Slatina, Croatia Virovitica Split Rijeka Čakovec Solin Gospić Bjelovar Bilje User:Elephantus/Test... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... The Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek (Croatian ) is a university located in Osijek, Croatia. ... Josip Juraj Strossmayer (also Joseph Georg Strossmayer; February 4, 1815 – May 8, 1905) was a notable bishop, benefactor and a politician from Croatia. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Croatian National Theatre (Croatian: Hrvatsko narodno kazalište) is located in Zagreb the capital of Croatia. ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Events April 16 - The London premiere of Alcina by George Frideric Handel, his first the first Italian opera for the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden. ... A gymnasium (pronounced with or, in Swedish, as opposed to ) is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English Grammar Schools and U.S. High Schools. ... Events July 30 - Baltimore, Maryland is founded. ... Giraffes in Sydneys Taronga Zoo A zoological garden, zoological park, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. ... Two sugar beets - the one on the left has been cultivated to be smoother than the traditional beet, so that it traps less soil. ...

Osijek is a major industrial centre that manufactures a broad range of goods and products. The match factory Drava was established here in 1856 and the factory Saponia is an important chemical refinery. Other industries include production of synthetic materials, agricultural machinery, metal furniture), wood and timber, textiles, footwear, and silk, as well as metal processing and printing. The local agricultural economy is strong, based upon farming, livestock breeding and fishing, with mills, a sugar processing plant, and a brewery. An igniting match A match is a consumable tool for producing fire under controlled circumstances on demand. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... welcome:: This is an article about items in a room. ... Trunks A tree trunk as found at the Veluwe, The Netherlands Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... This article is about the type of fabric. ... Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ... For other articles which might have the same name, see Print (disambiguation). ... Farming, ploughing rice paddy, in Indonesia Agriculture is the process of producing food, feed, fiber and other desired products by cultivation of certain plants and the raising of domesticated animals (livestock). ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. ... The entrance of a brewery. ...

History

St. Michael's Church, in Osijek's Baroque Tvrđa

The beginnings of man's residence in Osijek goes back to Neolithic times, and the first known inhabitants belong to the Illyrian tribes. Roman emperor Hadrian raised the old settlement of Mursa to a colony with special privileges in 131. After that, Mursa had a turbulent history, with several decisive battles that took place here (among which the Battle of Mursa Major in 351 and the battle between Aureolus and Ingenuus in 260), deciding the destiny of the whole region. After their migration, the Croats made a settlement near the ruins of Mursa, giving it its present name, Osijek. Life was thriving here in the Middle Ages, but only traces of that life can be found today because the Turks destroyed everything they found and made a town to suit their style. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1920x2560, 2055 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Slavonia Osijek Tvrđa User talk:Cordless Larry Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1920x2560, 2055 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Slavonia Osijek Tvrđa User talk:Cordless Larry Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added... Tvrđa is the oldest part of the city of Osijek in Croatia, founded in 1753. ... Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus (January 24, 76 – July 10, 138), known as Hadrian in English was Roman emperor from 117 – 138, as well as a Stoic and Epicurean philosopher. ... Events Emperor Hadrian builds the city Aelia Capitolina on the location of Jerusalem Births Galen, anatomist Deaths Categories: 131 ... The Battle of Mursa Major was fought in 351 between a Roman army led by Constantius II and the forces of the usurper Magnentius. ... Events March 15 - Constantius II elevates his cousin Gallus to Caesar, or assistant emperor, and is put in charge of the Western Roman Empire. ... Manius Acilius Aureolus (d. ... Ingenuus held a senior military command in Pannonia when he proclaimed himself Roman Emperor ca. ... Events Valerian I captured by the Persian king Shapur I; Gallienus becomes sole Roman emperor. ...

The earliest mentions of Osijek date to 1196. The town was a feudal property of the Korog family between 1353 and 1472. The city was sacked and destroyed by the Ottoman Empire on August 8, 1526. The Turks rebuilt it in oriental style and it was mentioned in the Turkish census of 1579. Suleiman I built here his famous, 8 kilometers long wooden bridge, considered to be one of the wonders of the world. The town was officially promoted to a city by the end of the 17th century. Events Spring, London, popular uprising of the poor against the rich led by William Fitz Osbern. ... Events The Decameron was finished by Giovanni Boccaccio. ... February 20 - Orkney and Shetland are returned by Norway to Scotland, due to a defaulted dowry payment Possible discovery of Bacalao (possibly Newfoundland, North America) by João Vaz Corte-Real. ... Motto دولت ابد مدت Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (The Eternal State) Anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Borders in 1680, see: list of territories Capital Söğüt (1299–1326) Bursa (1326–65) Edirne (1365–1453) Constantinople (Ä°stanbul, 1453–1922) Language(s) Ottoman Turkish Government Monarchy Sultans  - 1281–1326 Osman I  - 1918–22 Mehmed VI... is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... January 14 - Treaty of Madrid. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Events January 6 - The Union of Atrecht united the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma, governor in the name of king Philip II of Spain. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ...

Osijek was restored to western rule when on September 29, 1687 it was occupied by the Habsburg Empire. Between 1712 and 1721, new Austrian authorities built a new fortress (authored by the architect Maximilian de Gosseau), known as Tvrđa. It is a unique urban and military complex that lies in the heart of the town. Its main central Holy Trinity Square is closed on the north by the building of the Military Command, on the west there is the Main Guard building and on the east is the Magistrate building (presently Museum of Slavonia). In the middle there is a monument to the plague, erected in 1729 by general Petras' widow. The Gornji Grad (Upper Town) was founded in 1692 and Donji Grad (Lower Town) followed on 1698. Tvrđa, Gornji and Donji grad continued as separate municipalities until 1786. In late 18th century it took over from Virovitica as the center of the Verőce county. September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events March 19 - The men under explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle murder him while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River. ... Habsburg (sometimes spelled Hapsburg, but never so in official use) was one of the major ruling houses of Europe. ... TvrÄ‘a is the oldest part of the city of Osijek in Croatia, founded in 1753. ... Events February 13 - Massacre of Glencoe March 1 - The Salem witch trials begin in Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony with the charging of three women with witchcraft. ... Events January 4 - Palace of Whitehall in London is destroyed by fire. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Basic facts State: Croatia County: Virovitica-Podravina Coordinates: Elevation: 122 m Area: 178. ... There are communes that have the name Ver in France: Ver, in the Manche département Related Ver_lès_Chartres, in the Eure_et_Loir département Ver_sur_Launette, in the Oise département Ver_sur_Mer, in the Calvados département This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that...

Secession Façade of Osijek

In 1809 Osijek was granted the title of a Free Royal City and during the early 19th century it was the largest city in Croatia. The city developed along the lines of other central European cities, with cultural, architectural and socio-economic influences filtering down from Vienna and Budapest. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (600x800, 151 KB) Summary One of Osijeks many lovely building façades. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (600x800, 151 KB) Summary One of Osijeks many lovely building façades. ... Year 1809 (MDCCCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... In the Holy Roman Empire, an Imperial Free City (in German: Freie Reichsstadt) was a city formally responsible to the Emperor only — as opposed to the majority of cities in the Empire, which belonged to a territory and were thus governed by one of the many princes and dukes... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... “Wien” redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

During the 19th century, cultural life mostly revolved around the theatre, museums (the first museum was opened in 1877 by private donations), collections and printing houses (the Franciscans). City society, whose development was accompanied by a prosperous economy and developed trade relations, was related to religious festivals, public events (fairs), entertainment and sports. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Serge Sudeikins poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). ... The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Franciscans is the common name used to designate a variety of mendicant religious orders of men or women tracing their origin to Francis of Assisi and following the Rule of St. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Religious is a term with both a technical definition and folk use. ...

The Novi Grad (New Town) section of the city was built in the 19th century, as well as Retfala to the west. The newest additions to the city include Sjenjak, Vijenac, Jug and Jug II, which were built in the 20th century. The city's geographical riverside location, and noted cultural and historical heritage — particularly the baroque Tvrđa, one of the most attractive structures in the region — facilitated the development of tourism. Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... TvrÄ‘a is the oldest part of the city of Osijek in Croatia, founded in 1753. ... Tourists on Oahu, Hawaii Tourism is travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes or the provision of services to support this leisure travel. ...

During the war in Croatia from 1991 to 1995 the city avoided heavy destruction (as in occurred in nearby Vukovar, for example) and sustained moderate damage, especially to the center and main church of St. Peter and Paul[2] and to the periphery. More than a thousand (over 1200) civilians also died in the daily bombarding of the town during the aggression.[3] While some buildings still have mild damage, most often the occasional superficial pockmark from shelling, the city's facades are generally in good shape, due to extensive restoration in recent times, preserving the charm of its intricate Austro-Hungarian Baroque architecture in the older quarters of town. A small tram network runs through the city, effectively transporting the town's inhabitants. The network is currently being completely overhauled and more than doubled in length, and the city's old trams are being modernized. Combatants Croatian Army Paramilitary organisations Republic of Serb Krajina Army Yugoslav Peoples Army Paramilitary organisations Commanders Franjo Tuđman (President of Croatia) Anton Tus (Chief of Staff of Croatian Army 1991-1992) Janko Bobetko (Chief of Staff of Croatian Army 1992-1995) Atif Dudakovic (Commander of fifth Korps of... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Vukovars main street Vukovar Vukovar is a city and municipality in eastern Croatia, and the biggest river port in Croatia located at the confluence of the Vuka river into the Danube. ... pockmark-often referred to the scars on face of a person. ... Austria-Hungary, also known as the Dual monarchy (or: the k. ... Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Population

The total population of Osijek is 114,616. Croats make up the majority of Osijek's citizens, comprising 86.58% of the city's population according to the 2001 census.^[1] Other ethnicities include 480 (0.42%) Albanians, 211 (0.18%) Bosniaks, 175 (0.15%) Montenegrins, 1,154 (1.01%) Hungarians, 178 (0.16%) ethnic Macedonians, 124 (0.11%) Roma, 8,767 (7.65%) Serbs and others. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Montenegrins (Serbian/Montenegrin: Црногорци/Crnogorci) are a South Slavic people who are primarily associated with the Republic of Montenegro. ... Languages Macedonian Religions predominantly Macedonian Orthodox, but also some Muslim, Protestant, Serbian Orthodox,and others Related ethnic groups • Slavs • South Slavs • South-Eastern Slavs • Ethnic Macedonians • Bulgarians The Macedonians[18] (Macedonian: , transliteration: ) also referred to as Macedonian Slavs[19] are a South Slavic ethnic group who are primarily associated with... Languages Romani, languages of native region Religions Christianity, Islam Related ethnic groups South Asians (Desi) The Roma (singular Rom; sometimes Rroma, Rrom) or Romanies are an ethnic group living in many communities all over the world. ... Languages Serbian Religions Predominantly Serbian Orthodox Christian Related ethnic groups Other Slavic peoples, especially South Slavs See Cognate peoples below Serbs (Serbian: Срби or Srbi) are a South Slavic people who live mainly in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and, to a lesser extent, in Croatia. ...

Osijek's population includes 96,600 (84.28%) Roman Catholics, 78 (0.07%) Eastern-rite Catholics, 8,619 (7.52%) Orthodox Christians, and 966 (0.84%) Muslims and others. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Eastern Catholic Churches are autonomous particular Churches in full communion with the Pope in Rome. ... Eastern Orthodoxy (also called Greek Orthodoxy and Russian Orthodoxy) is a Christian tradition which represents the majority of Eastern Christianity. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ...

According to the 1910 census, the city had 31,388 inhabitants, of which 12,625 (40.2%) were Croats, 11,269 (35.9%) Germans, 7,500 (13.7%) Jews, and 3,729 (11.88%) Magyars.^[2] Please note that this amounts to a total of 101.6%. Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Languages Croatian Religions Predominantly Roman Catholic Related ethnic groups Slavs South Slavs Croats (Croatian: Hrvati) are a South Slavic people mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Sights and events

Kino Urania (Urania Cinema), Osijek

Osijek tram

Osijek remains a popular domestic tourist destination for its Baroque style, open spaces and ample recreational opportunities. The most important sights in the city include the main square, Trg Ante Starčevića, Tvrđa the 18th century Baroque citadel, the promenade along the Drava ("promenada"), and the suspension pedestrian bridge toward Baranja. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (768x1024, 553 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Slavonia Osijek User talk:Cordless Larry ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (768x1024, 553 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Slavonia Osijek User talk:Cordless Larry ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ... Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... Ante Starčević (born 1823 in Žitnik- died 1896 in Zagreb) was a Croatian politician in the times of the Kingdom of Hungary. ... TvrÄ‘a is the oldest part of the city of Osijek in Croatia, founded in 1753. ... A log bridge in the French Alps near Vallorcine. ... Baranya (Hungarian, in Croatian and Serbian: Baranja) is the name of an administrative county (comitatus or megye) in present Hungary, and also in the former Kingdom of Hungary. ...

The Municipal Park of King Petar Krešimir IV and the Tomislav Park date from the beginning of the 20th century, and are protected national landmarks. Osijek is also home to one of the few Croatian zoological gardens, along the Drava river. // The details of the arrival of the Croats are scarcely documented. ... Petar KreÅ¡imir IV of Croatia was a notably energetic Croatian king under whose rule the medieval Croatian state probably reached its peak. ... King Tomislav by Josip Horvat - MeÄ‘imurec Tomislav (died in 928), was one of the greatest rulers of Croatia in Middle Ages. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999...

Numerous events take place in the city throughout the year. The most important of them are the Croatian Tambura Music Festival (in May), attended by tambura orchestras from all over Croatia and the Osijek Summer Nights (during June, July and August), a series of cultural and entertainment programs in the open, accompanied by excellent food and fairs. The Day of the City of Osijek is celebrated with a cultural and artistic activities and exhibitions. The tamburitza (tamburica; diminutive of tambura) is the most popular instrument in Croatian and Serbian folk music. ... // Music is an art form consisting of sound and silence expressed through time. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The recreational and sports centre Copacabana, located on the left bank of the Drava river, provides opportunities for various water sports (outdoor swimming pools and a sand beach with various facilities) during the summer months. The city offers various playgrounds: football, handball, basketball, tennis courts, etc. Football club NK Osijek is playing in Prva HNL at Gradski vrt stadium. This article concentrates on human swimming. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Handball player leaps towards the goal prior to throwing the ball, while the goalkeeper extends himself trying to stop it. ... Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a 10-foot high hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... NK Osijek is a Croatian football club, from Osijek in the east of Croatia. ... The Croatian First Football League (Croatian: Prva hrvatska nogometna liga or shortly Prva HNL) is the top football league in Croatia. ... Gradski vrt (natively City Garden) is a stadium in the Croatian city of Osijek. ...

Surroundings

The surroundings of Osijek provide excellent opportunities for hunting and angling on the Drava river and its backwaters. Hunting in the area known as Kopački Rit (in Baranja) is famous beyond the borders of Croatia. “Hunter” redirects here. ... Angling is a method of fishing, specifically the practice of catching fish by means of an angle (hook). ... Kopački Rit (Kopački Tršćak) is a nature park in Croatia. ... Baranya (Hungarian, in Croatian and Serbian: Baranja) is the name of an administrative county (comitatus or megye) in present Hungary, and also in the former Kingdom of Hungary. ...

The abundance of game and agriculture has made Osijek the country's semi-official gastronomical capital. Local dishes include traditional Slavonian-style specialities (kulen, paprika-flavoured sausage, other kinds of sausages, ham, bacon, dairy products), as well as venison and fish dishes such as the famous riblji paprikaš (fish stew made with paprika). The Osijek beer (Osječko pivo) and Baranja wines are offered in restaurants in the town and its surroundings. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other meanings of ham or Ham, see Ham (disambiguation). ... A dairy farm near Oxford, New York in the United States. ... Leg of venison on apple sauce with dumplings and vegetables Venison is meat of the family Cervidae. ... A giant grouper at the Georgia Aquarium Fish are aquatic vertebrates that are typically cold-blooded; covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. ... This article is about hot fish soup as prepared in Pannonian region. ... Bell peppers come in various shapes and colors, and are used to make paprika. ... Leffe, a Belgian beer, served in branded glasses Schlenkerla Rauchbier straight from the cask Beer is the worlds oldest[1] and most popular[2] alcoholic beverage. ... A glass of red wine This article is about the alcoholic beverage. ...

Famous people from Osijek

Main article: List of people from Osijek

Famous people from Osijek include: This is a list of famous people from Osijek, Croatia. ...

• Matija Petar Katančić (18th century Croatian writer, university professor for archaeology, translator of the Bible in the Croatian, author of the first paper over the archaeology in Croatia)
• Josip Juraj Strossmayer (great Croatian Maecenas bishop)
• Adolf Waldinger (19th century painter)
• Bela Čikoš Sesija (painter, one among the first representatives of symbolism (secesija, art nouveau) in Croatia)
• Franjo Krežma (famous violinist)
• Ferdo Šišić (historian)
• Lavoslav (Leopold) Ružička (chemist, Nobel prize winner - born in nearby Vukovar and attended famous Osijek high school/gymnasium)
• Vladimir Prelog (chemist, Nobel prize winner, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Andrija Mohorovičić (Croatian meteorologist and seismologist born in Volosco, Istria)
• Franjo Šeper (Archbishop of Zagreb from 1960-1968, and Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 1968-1981)
• Vladimir Herzog (Brazilian TV journalist, university professor and theater author)
• Branko Mihaljević (composer, writer, journalist and radio editor)
• Branko Lustig (Hollywood producer and winner of two Oscars)
• Miroslav Škoro (Croatian singer and composer)
• Krunoslav Slabinac (popular Croatian singer)
• Vladimir Šeks (President (Speaker) of the Croatian Parliament)
• Branimir Glavaš (Politician and Croatian Army General)
• Davor Šuker (Football player)
• Jelena Dokić (Australian tennis player)
• Francis, Duke of Teck (German Prince), father of Mary of Teck, later Queen Mary, hence the great grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II

Matija Petar Katancic Matija Petar Katancic (born in Valpovo in 1750, died in Budim in 1825) was a writer, professor of aesthetics and archaeology, lexicographer, numismatist. ... Josip Juraj Strossmayer (also Joseph Georg Strossmayer; February 4, 1815 – May 8, 1905) was a notable bishop, benefactor and a politician from Croatia. ... Bela ÄŒikoÅ¡ Sesija (Osijek, January 27, 1864 – 1931) was a Croatian painter of historical and allegorical scenes at the turn of the 20th century. ... Franjo Krežma, also known as Franz Krezma in German-speaking countries, was born on 2 September 1862 in Osijek, Croatia. ... Ferdo Å iÅ¡ić (March 9, 1869 - January 1, 1940) was a Croatian historian, the founding figure of the Croatian historiography of the 20th century. ... Lavoslav (Leopold) Ružička (September 13, 1887 – September 26, 1976) was a winner of the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the first one from Croatia. ... Vukovars main street Vukovar Vukovar is a city and municipality in eastern Croatia, and the biggest river port in Croatia located at the confluence of the Vuka river into the Danube. ... Vladimir Prelog (July 23, 1906 – January 7, 1998) was a renowned Bosnian - Croatian chemist who worked in Prague, Zagreb and Zurich and who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1975. ... Map of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) Coordinates: , Country Bosnia and Herzegovina Entity Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Canton Sarajevo Canton Government  - Mayor Semiha Borovac (SDA) Area [1]  - City 141. ... Andrija Mohorovičić (c. ... His Eminence Franjo Å eper (born October 2, 1905 in Osijek (Austria-Hungary, now Croatia), died December 30, 1981 in Rome) was a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, and prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 1968 to his death. ... Wladimir Herzog (1937-1975), also known as Vlado Herzog, was a Brazilian TV journalist. ... Branko Mihaljević (Zagreb, 19. ... Branko Lustig (born June 10, 1932) is a prominent film producer. ... Miroslav Å koro (English transliteration: Miroslav Shkoro, born 29 July 1962 in Osijek) is a Croatian musician. ... Krunoslav Slabinac, also known by his nickname Kico (Croatian: Kićo) is a Croatian pop singer. ... Vladimir Å eks Vladimir Å eks (born Osijek, 1 January 1943) is the current speaker of the Croatian Parliament. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Davor Å uker [] (born January 1, 1968) is a former Croatian footballer who played as a striker. ... Jelena Dokić (Serbian: Јелена Докић / Jelena Dokić) (born 12 April 1983) is a tennis player who has played for both Australia and Serbia and Montenegro (including Yugoslavia prior to February 2003), and currently plays for Australia. ... His Highness Prince Francis, Duke of Teck (Francis Paul Charles Louis Alexander) (August 28, 1837 - January 21, 1900)), was a member of the British Royal Family, the father of Queen Mary. ... [] Among the women known to history as Queen Mary are: Mary of Hungary (1371-1395), queen regnant of Hungary, was the daughter of Louis I of Hungary and the wife of Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor. ... Elizabeth II in an official portrait as Queen of Canada (on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002, wearing the Sovereigns badges of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (born 21 April 1926), styled HM The...

Twin towns

Sign showing Osijek's twin towns

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• Lausanne, Switzerland
• Maribor, Slovenia
• Nitra, Slovakia
• Pécs, Hungary
• Pforzheim, Germany
• Ploieşti, Romania
• Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Zemun, Serbia
• Vicenza, Italy

Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Lausanne (pronounced ) is a city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva (French: Lac Léman), and facing Évian-les-Bains (France) and with the Jura mountains to its north. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Slovenia. ... Area: 147. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Slovakia. ... Nitra - City Center Nitra (German: ( ); Hungarian: / Nyitria [archaic]) is a city in western Slovakia (and the fourth largest urban settlement in Slovakia) situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the Nitra River valley. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary. ... Pécs   (Latin: Quinque Ecclesiae, Croatian: Pečuh, German: Fünfkirchen, Serbian: Pečuj or Печуј, Slovak: Päťkostolie, Turkish: Peçuy, Italian: Cinquechiese) is the fourth largest city of Hungary, located in the south-west of the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Pforzheim is a town of 119,000 inhabitants in the state of Baden-Württemberg, south-west Germany at the gate to the Black Forest. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Romania. ... County Prahova County Status County seat Mayor Emil Calotă, Social Democratic Party, since 2000 Area 58. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina. ... Municipality of Bosnia and Herzegovina General Information Entity Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Canton Tuzla Canton Land area 302,35 km² Population 165,000 Population density 545/km² Coordinates Area code +387 35 Mayor Jasmin Imamović (SDP) Website http://www. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Serbia. ... Location in Serbia General Information Mayor or municipality president Gordana Pop-Lazić Land area 153,56km² Population (2002 census) 145,751 (152,950 municipality) Population density (2002) 996 per km² Coordinates [1] Area code +381 11 Subdivisions 4 settlements in the municipality License plate code BG Time zone UTC+1... Anthem Serbia() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Belgrade Official languages Serbian 1 Recognised regional languages Hungarian, Croatian, Slovak, Romanian, Rusyn 2 Albanian 3 Government Semi-presidential republic  -  President Boris Tadić  -  Prime Minister Vojislav KoÅ¡tunica Establishment  -  Formation 9th century   -  First unified state c. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Vicenza is a city in northern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monte Berico, straddling the Bacchiglione. ...

References

1. ^ Population by ethnicity, by towns/municipalities, census 2001, Crostat, accessed 27 September 2006
2. ^ László Zentai and Pál Kósa (eds.) Talma Kiadó Atlas and Gazetteer of Historic Hungary 1914, Talma Kiadó, 2001

External links

• Official web site
• Osijek main square webcam
• Osijek031.com city portal
• Weather information for Osijek
• News & events
• Osijek tourist information
• Glas Slavonije - local daily newspaper
• Slavonski radio
• Radio Plus portal
• City radio
• Croatian Radio, Osijek
• Osijek's Fortress Restoration Agency
• Museum of Slavonia, Osijek
• Croatian National Theatre, Osijek
• Children's Theatre, Osijek
• Port of the City of Osijek
• Greens Osijek ecological society
• Centre for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights, Osijek
• NK Osijek football club
• Osijek Airport
• History of Osijek

Gallery

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v • d • e Cities and major settlements of Croatia

Over 500,000 residents: Zagreb Over 100,000 residents: Rijeka | Split | Osijek Over 50,000 residents: Pula | Sesvete | Slavonski Brod | Zadar Over 25,000 residents: Bjelovar | Dubrovnik | Karlovac | Koprivnica | Sisak | Šibenik | Varaždin | Velika Gorica | Vinkovci | Vukovar Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Zagreb (pronounced ) is the capital and the largest city of Croatia. ... Rijeka (in local Croatian dialects Rika and Reka; Fiume in Italian and Hungarian. ... For other uses, see Split (disambiguation). ... Pula (Latin Colonia Pietas Iulia Pola; Italian Pola (the city has an official Croatian-Italian bilingualism [1]); Istriot Pula, German Polei) is the largest city in Istria, situated at the southern tip of the peninsula, with a population of 62,080 (2006). ... Sesvete as a part of Zagreb Sesvete is one of the districts of Zagreb, Croatia. ... Slavonski Brod is the sixth largest city in Croatia, with a population of 64,612 in 2001. ... For other uses, see Zadar (disambiguation). ... The first information you can find about Bjelovar is being one of the youngest cities in Croatia, but that fact doesn’t mean less. ... Nickname: 1995 map of Dubrovnik The location of Dubrovnik within Croatia Coordinates: , Country Croatia County Dubrovnik-Neretva county Government  - Mayor Dubravka Å uica (HDZ) Area  - City 143. ... Karlovac (Croatia) Karlovac municipality within Karlovac county Karlovac Karlovac (German: Karlstadt or Carlstadt, Hungarian: Károlyváros and sometimes in Croatian, Marinograd) is a city and municipality in central Croatia. ... Koprivnica is a city in northern Croatia with a population of 30,994 (2001), the capital of the Koprivnica-Križevci county. ... Sisak on the map of Croatia Sisak (German: Sissek, Hungarian: Sziszek, Italian: Siscia) is a city in central Croatia. ... Å ibenik Å ibenik (German: Sibenning, Italian: Sebenico) is an historic town in Croatia, population 51,553 (2001). ... Varaždin on the map of Croatia Varaždin (German: Warasdin, Hungarian: Varasd, Latin: Varasdinum) is a city in northwestern Croatia, 81 km north of Zagreb on the highway A4. ... Velika Gorica is a town in Zagreb county, Croatia, population 63,517 (2001). ... [[Image: Vinkovci (Croatia) |250px|none|]] Coordinates: Country  Croatia County Vukovar-Srijem Government  - Mayor Mladen Karlić (HDZ) Elevation 90 m (295. ... Vukovars main street Vukovar Vukovar is a city and municipality in eastern Croatia, and the biggest river port in Croatia located at the confluence of the Vuka river into the Danube. ...

edit	Municipalities of Osijek-Baranja County
Osijek Antunovac | Beli Manastir | Belišće | Bilje | Bizovac | Čeminac | Čepin | Darda | Donja Motičina | Donji Miholjac | Draž | Drenje | Đakovo | Đurđenovac | Erdut | Ernestinovo | Feričanci | Gorjani | Jagodnjak | Kneževi Vinogradi | Koška | Levanjska Varoš | Magadenovac | Marijanci | Našice | Petlovac | Petrijevci | Podgorač | Podravska Moslavina | Popovac | Punitovci | Sarvaš |Satnica Đakovačka | Semeljci | Strizivojna | Šodolovci | Trnava | Valpovo | Viljevo | Viškovci | Vladislavci | Vuka Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Antunovac on the map of Croatia Antunovac is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Beli Manastir (Hungarian: Pélmonostor) is a town in eastern Croatia, the principal town of the Croatian part of Baranja, in the Osijek-Baranja county. ... Belišće is a town in Croatia, located in the region of Slavonia, 6 km north of Valpovo and at the altitude of 93 m. ... Bilje on the map of Croatia Bilje is a village on the outskirts of nature park Kopački Rit in the region of Baranja, Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia, 8 km northeast of Osijek. ... Bizovac on the map of Croatia Bizovac is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... ÄŒeminac on the map of Croatia ÄŒeminac is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... ÄŒepin on the map of Croatia ÄŒepin is a town and municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Darda on the map of Croatia Darda is a village just north of Osijek, Croatia, across the Drava river in Baranja. ... Donja Motičina on the map of Croatia Donja Motičina is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Coat of arms Donji Miholjac, a town in the region of Podravina, Croatia, 34 km north of NaÅ¡ice; elevation 97 m. ... Draž on the map of Croatia Draž is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Drenje on the map of Croatia Drenje is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Đakovo (Croatia) Đakovo (sometimes spelled Djakovo) is a town in the region of Slavonia, Croatia, 37 km to the southwest of Osijek and 34 km southeast of NaÅ¡ice; elevation 111 m. ... ĐurÄ‘enovac on the map of Croatia ĐurÄ‘enovac is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Erdut, a town in region Slavonia, Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia, 37 km east of Osijek; elevation 158 m. ... Ernestinovo on the map of Croatia Ernestinovo is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Feričanci on the map of Croatia Feričanci is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Gorjani on the map of Croatia Gorjani is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Jagodnjak on the map of Croatia Jagodnjak (Serbian: Јагодњак) is a village and a municipality in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia. ... Kneževi Vinogradi is a village and municipality in Croatia. ... KoÅ¡ka on the map of Croatia KoÅ¡ka is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Levanjska VaroÅ¡ on the map of Croatia Levanjska VaroÅ¡ is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Magadenovac is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Marijanci on the map of Croatia Marijanci is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... NaÅ¡ice is a town in the Osijek-Baranja county of Croatia, population 8,173 (2001), total municipality population 17,320 (2001). ... Petlovac is a little village, north of Baranja which is the northern part of Osijek-Baranja County in Croatia. ... Petrijevci on the map of Croatia Petrijevci is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Podgorač on the map of Croatia Podgorač is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. ... Podravska Moslavina on the map of Croatia Podgorač is a municipality in Osijek-Ba