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Roman Forum in Zadar, Croatia (48607823862)
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The University of Zadar was founded in 1396 by the Dominican Order, making it the oldest university in present-day Croatia.

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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.

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