Osijek
Sign in to saveOsijek () is the largest city and the economic and cultural hub of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative seat of Osijek-Baranja County. It is the fourth-largest city in Croatia, with a population of 96,313 recorded in the 2021 census. The city is situated on the southern bank of the Drava River, 25 km (16 mi) upstream from its confluence with the Danube, at an elevation of . Osijek is located 16 km (10 mi) west of the Croatia–Serbia border.
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Osijek is the fourth-largest city in Croatia and serves as the economic and cultural center of the eastern region of Slavonia, positioned on the Drava River near its meeting point with the Danube. With nearly 100,000 residents, it functions as the administrative headquarters for Osijek-Baranja County and plays an important role in Croatia's eastern territories.
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- Grad na Dravi (City on Drava), Nepokoreni grad (Unconquered City)
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Article
30 sectionsContents
- Name
- History
- Origins
- Habsburg Empire
- Twentieth century
- Croatian War of Independence
- Climate
- Population
- Institutions and industries
- Politics
- Minority councils
- Society and culture
- Cultural events
- Cuisine
- Sport and recreation
- Tourism, sights and attractions
- Festivals and Events
- Transport
- Notable people
- Acknowledgements
- Honorary citizens
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Demographics
- Ethnic composition (2021)
- Partner cities
- References
- Bibliography
- Notes
- External links
Osijek () is the largest city and the economic and cultural hub of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative seat of Osijek-Baranja County. It is the fourth-largest city in Croatia, with a population of 96,313 recorded in the 2021 census. The city is situated on the southern bank of the Drava River, 25 km (16 mi) upstream from its confluence with the Danube, at an elevation of . Osijek is located 16 km (10 mi) west of the Croatia–Serbia border.
==Name== Osijek's name originates from its location on elevated ground, which afforded protection from floods in the surrounding swamp areas. It derives from the Croatian word oseka, meaning "ebb tide." Due to its history under the Habsburg monarchy and Ottoman Empire, as well as its diverse ethnic minorities, the city is known by various names in other languages: in Hungarian, in German, in Turkish, and Mursa in Latin. The English name for the city is Osijek.