Republic of Ragusa
Also known as Republic of Dubrovnik
former maritime republic in southeast Europe (1358–1808)
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The Republic of Ragusa was an independent maritime state in southeastern Europe that existed for over 450 years, from 1358 until 1808. As a powerful trading republic centered on the Adriatic coast, it played an important role in Mediterranean commerce and diplomacy during the medieval and early modern periods.
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- Population
- 30000
- Area
- 1.5
- Image
- Vistaderagusa1667.jpg
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- Commons category
- Republic of Ragusa
- inception
- 1358-05-27
- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1806-05-27
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Today part ofCroatia Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro A Romance language similar to both Italian and Romanian
While present in the region even before the establishment of the Republic, Croatian, also referred to as Slavic or Illyrian at the time, had not become widely spoken until the late 15th century.