Fun facts about Split
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The name Split evolved from the Latin 'Spalatum' and has undergone various transformations through history.
Split
Croatia
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people.
From the “Name” section
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Split was founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos, which was a colony of the polis of Issa.
Split
Croatia
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people.
From the “History” section
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The Marjan hill, which rises to 178 meters, is located in the western part of the Split peninsula.
Split
Croatia
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people.
From the “Geography” section
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Split has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, experiencing hot summers and mild, wet winters.
Split
Croatia
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people.
From the “Climate” section
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In 2023, Split recorded 965,405 tourist visits, marking a significant increase in tourism.
Split
Croatia
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people.
From the “Economy” section
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