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Zenica's name may derive from the Bosnian word for 'pupil', reflecting its location in the center of the Zenica field.

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Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
116.0K
Coordinates
44.20, 17.91
1011th most populous city in the world

Zenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an administrative and economic center of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zenica-Doboj Canton. It is located in the Bosna river valley, about 70 km (43 mi) north of Sarajevo.

From the “Etymology” section

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The earliest findings in Zenica date back to between 3000 and 2000 BC.

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Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
116.0K
Coordinates
44.20, 17.91
1011th most populous city in the world

Zenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an administrative and economic center of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zenica-Doboj Canton. It is located in the Bosna river valley, about 70 km (43 mi) north of Sarajevo.

From the “History” section

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Zenica's industry has polluted and damaged the city's environment, particularly from its ironworks.

Zenica
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Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
116.0K
Coordinates
44.20, 17.91
1011th most populous city in the world

Zenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an administrative and economic center of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zenica-Doboj Canton. It is located in the Bosna river valley, about 70 km (43 mi) north of Sarajevo.

From the “Geography” section

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The NK Čelik Zenica football club has won the Central European Cup twice.

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Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
116.0K
Coordinates
44.20, 17.91
1011th most populous city in the world

Zenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an administrative and economic center of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zenica-Doboj Canton. It is located in the Bosna river valley, about 70 km (43 mi) north of Sarajevo.

From the “Sports” section

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Zenica has a public radio and television station called RTV Zenica.

Zenica
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Zenica

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population
116.0K
Coordinates
44.20, 17.91
1011th most populous city in the world

Zenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an administrative and economic center of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zenica-Doboj Canton. It is located in the Bosna river valley, about 70 km (43 mi) north of Sarajevo.

From the “Media” section

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