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The earliest known written name of the city was Zabotka or Zabatka, dating from 1391.
Subotica
Serbia
Subotica is a city in Central Europe and the administrative center of the North Bačka District in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia. Formerly the largest city of Vojvodina region, contemporary Subotica is now the second largest city in the province, following the city of Novi Sad.
From the “Name” section
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Subotica became part of the Ottoman Empire after the Battle of Mohács in 1526.
Subotica
Serbia
Subotica is a city in Central Europe and the administrative center of the North Bačka District in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia. Formerly the largest city of Vojvodina region, contemporary Subotica is now the second largest city in the province, following the city of Novi Sad.
From the “History” section
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Subotica boasts a remarkable collection of buildings built in the Hungarian Secession style, a distinct variant of Art Nouveau.
Subotica
Serbia
Subotica is a city in Central Europe and the administrative center of the North Bačka District in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia. Formerly the largest city of Vojvodina region, contemporary Subotica is now the second largest city in the province, following the city of Novi Sad.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Subotica has the highest concentration of Catholics in Serbia, with almost half of the city's population being Catholic.
Subotica
Serbia
Subotica is a city in Central Europe and the administrative center of the North Bačka District in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia. Formerly the largest city of Vojvodina region, contemporary Subotica is now the second largest city in the province, following the city of Novi Sad.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Subotica tram system, which began operation in 1897, was one of the first electric tram systems in the region.
Subotica
Serbia
Subotica is a city in Central Europe and the administrative center of the North Bačka District in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, Serbia. Formerly the largest city of Vojvodina region, contemporary Subotica is now the second largest city in the province, following the city of Novi Sad.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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