Fun facts about Nikšić
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Nikšić was known as Anderba or Enderon during classical antiquity.
Nikšić
Montenegro
Nikšić is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.
From the “Name” section
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The Ottoman Empire took control of Onogošt in 1465 and ruled for over four hundred years.
Nikšić
Montenegro
Nikšić is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.
From the “History” section
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Nikšić is situated at an elevation of 640 m AMSL in the spacious Nikšić field.
Nikšić
Montenegro
Nikšić is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.
From the “Geography” section
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The first train arrived at the newly-constructed railway station in Nikšić on 12 July 1938 after thirteen years of construction.
Nikšić
Montenegro
Nikšić is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.
From the “History” section
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Nikšić is home to 40 educational institutions, including three faculties of the University of Montenegro.
Nikšić
Montenegro
Nikšić is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.
From the “Culture” section
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