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The name Split evolved from the Latin 'Spalatum' and has undergone various transformations through history.

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Split

Croatia

Country
Croatia
Population
178.1K
Coordinates
43.51, 16.44
857th most populous city in the world

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.

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Split was founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos, which was a colony of the polis of Issa.

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Split

Croatia

Country
Croatia
Population
178.1K
Coordinates
43.51, 16.44
857th most populous city in the world

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.

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Split

Croatia

Country
Croatia
Population
178.1K
Coordinates
43.51, 16.44
857th most populous city in the world

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.

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Split

Croatia

Country
Croatia
Population
178.1K
Coordinates
43.51, 16.44
857th most populous city in the world

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.

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Split

Croatia

Country
Croatia
Population
178.1K
Coordinates
43.51, 16.44
857th most populous city in the world

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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