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Roman Forum in Zadar, Croatia (48607823862)
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The name of the city of Zadar emerged as Iadera and Iader in ancient times, likely related to a hydrographical term.

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Zadar

Croatia

Country
Croatia
Population
75.1K
Coordinates
44.12, 15.24
1162nd most populous city in the world

Zadar, historically known as Zara, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea, at the northwestern part of Ravni Kotari region. Zadar serves as the seat of Zadar County and of the wider northern Dalmatian region.

From the “Etymology and historical names” section

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